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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.71, 7,892.89 and 2,798.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.71, 7,892.89 and 2,798.04 is: 4,194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.71 : 7,892.89 = 2,798.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.71/7,892.89 = 2,798.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.71x = 7,892.89 × 2,798.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.71x = 22,084,621.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,084,621.94/5,265.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.04

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