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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.38, 7,897.94 and 1,754.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.38, 7,897.94 and 1,754.92 is: 2,632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.38 : 7,897.94 = 1,754.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.38/7,897.94 = 1,754.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.38x = 7,897.94 × 1,754.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.38x = 13,860,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,860,252.86/5,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.84

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