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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,092.70, 7,637.76 and 1,395.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,092.70, 7,637.76 and 1,395.14 is: 2,092.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,092.70 : 7,637.76 = 1,395.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,092.70/7,637.76 = 1,395.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,092.70x = 7,637.76 × 1,395.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,092.70x = 10,655,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,655,744.49/5,092.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.36

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