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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,271.46, 7,903.94 and 2,265.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,271.46, 7,903.94 and 2,265.92 is: 3,397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,271.46 : 7,903.94 = 2,265.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,271.46/7,903.94 = 2,265.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,271.46x = 7,903.94 × 2,265.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,271.46x = 17,909,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,909,695.72/5,271.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.48

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