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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.84, 7,901.33 and 2,490.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.84, 7,901.33 and 2,490.35 is: 3,735.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.84 : 7,901.33 = 2,490.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.84/7,901.33 = 2,490.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.84x = 7,901.33 × 2,490.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.84x = 19,677,025.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,677,025.21/5,267.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,735.32

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