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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.26, 7,955.82 and 2,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.26, 7,955.82 and 2,707.02 is: 4,061.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.26 : 7,955.82 = 2,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.26/7,955.82 = 2,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.26x = 7,955.82 × 2,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.26x = 21,536,563.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,536,563.86/5,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.77

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