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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.59, 7,894.87 and 1,753.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.59, 7,894.87 and 1,753.92 is: 2,630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.59 : 7,894.87 = 1,753.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.59/7,894.87 = 1,753.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.59x = 7,894.87 × 1,753.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.59x = 13,846,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,846,966.01/5,264.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,630.21

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