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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.54, 7,892.36 and 1,365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.54, 7,892.36 and 1,365.94 is: 2,048.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.54 : 7,892.36 = 1,365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.54/7,892.36 = 1,365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.54x = 7,892.36 × 1,365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.54x = 10,780,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,780,498.38/5,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,048.93

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