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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.89, 7,793.91 and 2,075.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.89, 7,793.91 and 2,075.36 is: 3,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.89 : 7,793.91 = 2,075.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.89/7,793.91 = 2,075.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.89x = 7,793.91 × 2,075.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.89x = 16,175,188.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175,188.54/5,193.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.28

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