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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.49, 7,905.09 and 2,461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.49, 7,905.09 and 2,461.13 is: 3,692.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.49 : 7,905.09 = 2,461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.49/7,905.09 = 2,461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.49x = 7,905.09 × 2,461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.49x = 19,455,471.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,455,471.28/5,269.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.10

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