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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.94, 7,879.13 and 1,789.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.94, 7,879.13 and 1,789.19 is: 2,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.94 : 7,879.13 = 1,789.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.94/7,879.13 = 1,789.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.94x = 7,879.13 × 1,789.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.94x = 14,097,260.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097,260.60/5,251.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.20

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