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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.38, 7,636.96 and 1,393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.38, 7,636.96 and 1,393.53 is: 2,090.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.38 : 7,636.96 = 1,393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.38/7,636.96 = 1,393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.38x = 7,636.96 × 1,393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.38x = 10,642,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,642,323.53/5,091.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,090.26

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