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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.23, 7,892.54 and 1,974.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.23, 7,892.54 and 1,974.02 is: 2,960.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.23 : 7,892.54 = 1,974.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.23/7,892.54 = 1,974.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.23x = 7,892.54 × 1,974.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.23x = 15,580,031.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,580,031.81/5,263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.17

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