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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,259.35, 7,890.68 and 1,561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,259.35, 7,890.68 and 1,561.60 is: 2,342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,259.35 : 7,890.68 = 1,561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,259.35/7,890.68 = 1,561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,259.35x = 7,890.68 × 1,561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,259.35x = 12,322,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,322,085.89/5,259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.89

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