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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.73, 7,954.26 and 2,668.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.73, 7,954.26 and 2,668.79 is: 4,003.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.73 : 7,954.26 = 2,668.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.73/7,954.26 = 2,668.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.73x = 7,954.26 × 2,668.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.73x = 21,228,249.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,228,249.55/5,302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.27

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