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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.46, 7,923.40 and 2,507.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.46, 7,923.40 and 2,507.70 is: 3,756.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.46 : 7,923.40 = 2,507.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.46/7,923.40 = 2,507.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.46x = 7,923.40 × 2,507.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.46x = 19,869,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,869,510.18/5,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.43

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