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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,082.96, 7,623.96 and 1,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,082.96, 7,623.96 and 1,795.88 is: 2,693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,082.96 : 7,623.96 = 1,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,082.96/7,623.96 = 1,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,082.96x = 7,623.96 × 1,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,082.96x = 13,691,717.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,691,717.28/5,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.65

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