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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.54, 7,853.19 and 1,339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.54, 7,853.19 and 1,339.92 is: 2,009.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.54 : 7,853.19 = 1,339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.54/7,853.19 = 1,339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.54x = 7,853.19 × 1,339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.54x = 10,522,646.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,522,646.34/5,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,009.85

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