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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.39, 7,623.54 and 1,794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.39, 7,623.54 and 1,794.69 is: 2,692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.39 : 7,623.54 = 1,794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.39/7,623.54 = 1,794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.39x = 7,623.54 × 1,794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.39x = 13,681,891.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,681,891.00/5,082.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.02

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