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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.83, 7,909.94 and 2,502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.83, 7,909.94 and 2,502.30 is: 3,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.83 : 7,909.94 = 2,502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.83/7,909.94 = 2,502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.83x = 7,909.94 × 2,502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.83x = 19,793,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,793,019.46/5,274.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.35

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