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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,197.13, 7,795.71 and 1,301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,197.13, 7,795.71 and 1,301.55 is: 1,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,197.13 : 7,795.71 = 1,301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,197.13/7,795.71 = 1,301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,197.13x = 7,795.71 × 1,301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,197.13x = 10,146,506.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,146,506.35/5,197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,952.33

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