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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.52, 7,893.24 and 1,800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.52, 7,893.24 and 1,800.04 is: 2,699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.52 : 7,893.24 = 1,800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.52/7,893.24 = 1,800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.52x = 7,893.24 × 1,800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.52x = 14,208,147.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,208,147.73/5,262.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,699.88

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