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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.76, 7,793.64 and 2,598.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.76, 7,793.64 and 2,598.09 is: 3,897.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.76 : 7,793.64 = 2,598.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.76/7,793.64 = 2,598.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.76x = 7,793.64 × 2,598.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.76x = 20,248,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248,578.15/5,195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.14

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