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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.49, 7,690.09 and 1,794.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.49, 7,690.09 and 1,794.23 is: 2,691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.49 : 7,690.09 = 1,794.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.49/7,690.09 = 1,794.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.49x = 7,690.09 × 1,794.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.49x = 13,797,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797,790.18/5,125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.99

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