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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.44, 7,894.50 and 2,795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.44, 7,894.50 and 2,795.66 is: 4,194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.44 : 7,894.50 = 2,795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.44/7,894.50 = 2,795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.44x = 7,894.50 × 2,795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.44x = 22,070,337.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070,337.87/5,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.73

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