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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.94, 7,894.56 and 1,802.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.94, 7,894.56 and 1,802.62 is: 2,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.94 : 7,894.56 = 1,802.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.94/7,894.56 = 1,802.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.94x = 7,894.56 × 1,802.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.94x = 14,230,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,230,891.75/5,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.98

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