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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.38, 7,740.56 and 1,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.38, 7,740.56 and 1,264.82 is: 1,897.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.38 : 7,740.56 = 1,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.38/7,740.56 = 1,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.38x = 7,740.56 × 1,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.38x = 9,790,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,790,379.56/5,160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.22

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