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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,240.32, 7,855.39 and 1,727.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,240.32, 7,855.39 and 1,727.91 is: 2,590.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,240.32 : 7,855.39 = 1,727.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,240.32/7,855.39 = 1,727.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,240.32x = 7,855.39 × 1,727.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,240.32x = 13,573,406.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573,406.93/5,240.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.19

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