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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.22, 7,898.68 and 1,370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.22, 7,898.68 and 1,370.52 is: 2,055.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.22 : 7,898.68 = 1,370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.22/7,898.68 = 1,370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.22x = 7,898.68 × 1,370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.22x = 10,825,298.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,825,298.91/5,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,055.61

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