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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,260.69, 7,888.29 and 1,562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,260.69, 7,888.29 and 1,562.41 is: 2,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,260.69 : 7,888.29 = 1,562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,260.69/7,888.29 = 1,562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,260.69x = 7,888.29 × 1,562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,260.69x = 12,324,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,324,743.18/5,260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.80

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