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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,265.98, 7,898.95 and 1,370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,265.98, 7,898.95 and 1,370.38 is: 2,055.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,265.98 : 7,898.95 = 1,370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,265.98/7,898.95 = 1,370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,265.98x = 7,898.95 × 1,370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,265.98x = 10,824,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,824,556.25/5,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.56

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