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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.84, 7,926.86 and 2,510.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.84, 7,926.86 and 2,510.80 is: 3,766.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.84 : 7,926.86 = 2,510.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.84/7,926.86 = 2,510.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.84x = 7,926.86 × 2,510.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.84x = 19,902,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,902,760.09/5,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.72

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