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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.51, 7,888.29 and 2,794.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.51, 7,888.29 and 2,794.69 is: 4,190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.51 : 7,888.29 = 2,794.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.51/7,888.29 = 2,794.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.51x = 7,888.29 × 2,794.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.51x = 22,045,325.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,045,325.18/5,260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.72

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