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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,192.76, 7,785.48 and 2,593.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,192.76, 7,785.48 and 2,593.86 is: 3,888.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,192.76 : 7,785.48 = 2,593.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,192.76/7,785.48 = 2,593.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,192.76x = 7,785.48 × 2,593.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,192.76x = 20,194,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,194,445.15/5,192.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.96

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