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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.74, 7,267.91 and 2,908.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.74, 7,267.91 and 2,908.83 is: 4,014.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.74 : 7,267.91 = 2,908.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.74/7,267.91 = 2,908.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.74x = 7,267.91 × 2,908.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.74x = 21,141,100.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,141,100.10/5,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.08

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