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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.48, 7,881.36 and 1,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.48, 7,881.36 and 1,794.16 is: 2,691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.48 : 7,881.36 = 1,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.48/7,881.36 = 1,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.48x = 7,881.36 × 1,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.48x = 14,140,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,140,420.86/5,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.12

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