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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.54, 7,897.88 and 1,802.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.54, 7,897.88 and 1,802.06 is: 2,703.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.54 : 7,897.88 = 1,802.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.54/7,897.88 = 1,802.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.54x = 7,897.88 × 1,802.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.54x = 14,232,418.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,232,418.65/5,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.45

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