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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.55, 7,910.61 and 2,681.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.55, 7,910.61 and 2,681.02 is: 4,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.55 : 7,910.61 = 2,681.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.55/7,910.61 = 2,681.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.55x = 7,910.61 × 2,681.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.55x = 21,208,503.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,208,503.62/5,283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.06

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