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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,083.52, 7,623.72 and 1,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,083.52, 7,623.72 and 1,795.84 is: 2,693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,083.52 : 7,623.72 = 1,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,083.52/7,623.72 = 1,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,083.52x = 7,623.72 × 1,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,083.52x = 13,690,981.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,690,981.32/5,083.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.21

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