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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.71, 7,926.66 and 2,507.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.71, 7,926.66 and 2,507.22 is: 3,760.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.71 : 7,926.66 = 2,507.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.71/7,926.66 = 2,507.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.71x = 7,926.66 × 2,507.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.71x = 19,873,880.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,873,880.49/5,284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.64

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