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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.42, 7,946.28 and 2,664.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.42, 7,946.28 and 2,664.69 is: 3,994.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.42 : 7,946.28 = 2,664.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.42/7,946.28 = 2,664.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.42x = 7,946.28 × 2,664.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.42x = 21,174,372.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,174,372.85/5,301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.09

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