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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.64, 7,924.84 and 2,810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.64, 7,924.84 and 2,810.24 is: 4,223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.64 : 7,924.84 = 2,810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.64/7,924.84 = 2,810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.64x = 7,924.84 × 2,810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.64x = 22,270,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270,702.36/5,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.02

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