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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.01, 7,895.55 and 1,931.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.01, 7,895.55 and 1,931.29 is: 2,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.01 : 7,895.55 = 1,931.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.01/7,895.55 = 1,931.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.01x = 7,895.55 × 1,931.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.01x = 15,248,547.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,248,547.63/5,263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.31

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