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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.96, 7,623.84 and 1,795.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.96, 7,623.84 and 1,795.92 is: 2,693.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.96 : 7,623.84 = 1,795.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.96/7,623.84 = 1,795.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.96x = 7,623.84 × 1,795.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.96x = 13,691,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,691,806.73/5,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.67

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