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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.82, 7,268.31 and 2,908.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.82, 7,268.31 and 2,908.91 is: 4,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.82 : 7,268.31 = 2,908.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.82/7,268.31 = 2,908.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.82x = 7,268.31 × 2,908.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.82x = 21,142,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,142,859.64/5,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.35

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