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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.69, 7,907.20 and 2,460.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.69, 7,907.20 and 2,460.73 is: 3,688.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.69 : 7,907.20 = 2,460.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.69/7,907.20 = 2,460.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.69x = 7,907.20 × 2,460.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.69x = 19,457,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457,484.26/5,275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.14

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