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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,263.69, 7,892.89 and 1,752.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,263.69, 7,892.89 and 1,752.45 is: 2,627.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,263.69 : 7,892.89 = 1,752.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,263.69/7,892.89 = 1,752.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,263.69x = 7,892.89 × 1,752.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,263.69x = 13,831,920.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831,920.30/5,263.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.80

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