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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.05, 7,865.81 and 1,956.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.05, 7,865.81 and 1,956.89 is: 2,935.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.05 : 7,865.81 = 1,956.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.05/7,865.81 = 1,956.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.05x = 7,865.81 × 1,956.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.05x = 15,392,475.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,392,475.82/5,244.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,935.23

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