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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,262.96, 7,895.24 and 1,978.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,262.96, 7,895.24 and 1,978.80 is: 2,968.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,262.96 : 7,895.24 = 1,978.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,262.96/7,895.24 = 1,978.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,262.96x = 7,895.24 × 1,978.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,262.96x = 15,623,100.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,623,100.91/5,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.50

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