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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.46, 7,794.26 and 1,908.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.46, 7,794.26 and 1,908.59 is: 2,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.46 : 7,794.26 = 1,908.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.46/7,794.26 = 1,908.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.46x = 7,794.26 × 1,908.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.46x = 14,875,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,875,998.18/5,195.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.27

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