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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,264.99, 7,895.78 and 2,798.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,264.99, 7,895.78 and 2,798.40 is: 4,196.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,264.99 : 7,895.78 = 2,798.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,264.99/7,895.78 = 2,798.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,264.99x = 7,895.78 × 2,798.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,264.99x = 22,095,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,095,550.75/5,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.69

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