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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.27, 7,893.38 and 1,751.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.27, 7,893.38 and 1,751.59 is: 2,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.27 : 7,893.38 = 1,751.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.27/7,893.38 = 1,751.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.27x = 7,893.38 × 1,751.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.27x = 13,825,965.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,825,965.47/5,261.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.88

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