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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.93, 7,894.41 and 1,367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.93, 7,894.41 and 1,367.34 is: 2,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.93 : 7,894.41 = 1,367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.93/7,894.41 = 1,367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.93x = 7,894.41 × 1,367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.93x = 10,794,342.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,794,342.57/5,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.01

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