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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.46, 7,897.94 and 2,261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.46, 7,897.94 and 2,261.92 is: 3,391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.46 : 7,897.94 = 2,261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.46/7,897.94 = 2,261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.46x = 7,897.94 × 2,261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.46x = 17,864,508.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864,508.44/5,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.48

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