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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.95, 7,916.66 and 2,503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.95, 7,916.66 and 2,503.19 is: 3,749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.95 : 7,916.66 = 2,503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.95/7,916.66 = 2,503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.95x = 7,916.66 × 2,503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.95x = 19,816,904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,816,904.15/5,284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.69

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