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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.52, 7,896.89 and 1,755.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.52, 7,896.89 and 1,755.98 is: 2,634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.52 : 7,896.89 = 1,755.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.52/7,896.89 = 1,755.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.52x = 7,896.89 × 1,755.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.52x = 13,866,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866,775.42/5,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,634.01

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