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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.46, 7,899.60 and 1,934.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.46, 7,899.60 and 1,934.96 is: 2,902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.46 : 7,899.60 = 1,934.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.46/7,899.60 = 1,934.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.46x = 7,899.60 × 1,934.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.46x = 15,285,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285,410.02/5,266.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.41

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