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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.74, 7,786.11 and 1,295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.74, 7,786.11 and 1,295.15 is: 1,942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.74 : 7,786.11 = 1,295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.74/7,786.11 = 1,295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.74x = 7,786.11 × 1,295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.74x = 10,084,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084,141.44/5,190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,942.72

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