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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.67, 7,908.44 and 2,675.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.67, 7,908.44 and 2,675.43 is: 4,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.67 : 7,908.44 = 2,675.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.67/7,908.44 = 2,675.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.67x = 7,908.44 × 2,675.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.67x = 21,158,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,158,464.25/5,270.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.38

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