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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.24, 7,911.26 and 2,510.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.24, 7,911.26 and 2,510.58 is: 3,760.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.24 : 7,911.26 = 2,510.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.24/7,911.26 = 2,510.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.24x = 7,911.26 × 2,510.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.24x = 19,861,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861,851.13/5,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.83

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