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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.48, 7,951.38 and 2,704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.48, 7,951.38 and 2,704.24 is: 4,057.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.48 : 7,951.38 = 2,704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.48/7,951.38 = 2,704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.48x = 7,951.38 × 2,704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.48x = 21,502,439.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,502,439.85/5,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.46

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