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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.92, 7,888.28 and 1,363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.92, 7,888.28 and 1,363.30 is: 2,044.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.92 : 7,888.28 = 1,363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.92/7,888.28 = 1,363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.92x = 7,888.28 × 1,363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.92x = 10,754,092.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,754,092.12/5,258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.92

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