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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.74, 7,894.82 and 1,930.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.74, 7,894.82 and 1,930.54 is: 2,896.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.74 : 7,894.82 = 1,930.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.74/7,894.82 = 1,930.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.74x = 7,894.82 × 1,930.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.74x = 15,241,265.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241,265.80/5,262.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.07

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