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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.96, 7,899.32 and 1,802.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.96, 7,899.32 and 1,802.04 is: 2,703.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.96 : 7,899.32 = 1,802.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.96/7,899.32 = 1,802.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.96x = 7,899.32 × 1,802.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.96x = 14,234,890.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,234,890.61/5,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.19

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