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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.64, 7,886.40 and 1,970.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.64, 7,886.40 and 1,970.66 is: 2,955.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.64 : 7,886.40 = 1,970.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.64/7,886.40 = 1,970.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.64x = 7,886.40 × 1,970.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.64x = 15,541,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,541,413.02/5,257.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.97

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