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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.44, 7,897.62 and 1,755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.44, 7,897.62 and 1,755.76 is: 2,632.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.44 : 7,897.62 = 1,755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.44/7,897.62 = 1,755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.44x = 7,897.62 × 1,755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.44x = 13,866,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,866,325.29/5,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.96

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