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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.96, 7,898.88 and 1,370.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.96, 7,898.88 and 1,370.34 is: 2,055.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.96 : 7,898.88 = 1,370.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.96/7,898.88 = 1,370.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.96x = 7,898.88 × 1,370.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.96x = 10,824,151.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,824,151.22/5,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.49

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