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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.70, 7,893.31 and 1,750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.70, 7,893.31 and 1,750.56 is: 2,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.70 : 7,893.31 = 1,750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.70/7,893.31 = 1,750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.70x = 7,893.31 × 1,750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.70x = 13,817,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,817,712.75/5,261.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.09

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