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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.41, 7,894.82 and 2,452.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.41, 7,894.82 and 2,452.45 is: 3,675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.41 : 7,894.82 = 2,452.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.41/7,894.82 = 2,452.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.41x = 7,894.82 × 2,452.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.41x = 19,361,639.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,361,639.05/5,267.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.74

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