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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.67, 7,949.37 and 2,528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.67, 7,949.37 and 2,528.30 is: 3,792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.67 : 7,949.37 = 2,528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.67/7,949.37 = 2,528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.67x = 7,949.37 × 2,528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.67x = 20,098,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098,392.17/5,299.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.39

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