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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.12, 7,897.44 and 1,754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.12, 7,897.44 and 1,754.88 is: 2,632.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.12 : 7,897.44 = 1,754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.12/7,897.44 = 1,754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.12x = 7,897.44 × 1,754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.12x = 13,859,059.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,859,059.51/5,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.24

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