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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.95, 7,915.16 and 2,502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.95, 7,915.16 and 2,502.19 is: 3,748.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.95 : 7,915.16 = 2,502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.95/7,915.16 = 2,502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.95x = 7,915.16 × 2,502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.95x = 19,805,219.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,805,219.59/5,283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.18

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