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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.94, 7,894.44 and 1,564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.94, 7,894.44 and 1,564.26 is: 2,346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.94 : 7,894.44 = 1,564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.94/7,894.44 = 1,564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.94x = 7,894.44 × 1,564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.94x = 12,348,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,348,956.71/5,261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.84

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