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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.97, 7,894.80 and 1,975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.97, 7,894.80 and 1,975.75 is: 2,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.97 : 7,894.80 = 1,975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.97/7,894.80 = 1,975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.97x = 7,894.80 × 1,975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.97x = 15,598,111.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,598,111.63/5,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.62

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