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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.64, 7,898.08 and 2,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.64, 7,898.08 and 2,490.72 is: 3,734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.64 : 7,898.08 = 2,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.64/7,898.08 = 2,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.64x = 7,898.08 × 2,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.64x = 19,671,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,671,905.82/5,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.48

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