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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.59, 7,897.95 and 1,755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.59, 7,897.95 and 1,755.93 is: 2,633.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.59 : 7,897.95 = 1,755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.59/7,897.95 = 1,755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.59x = 7,897.95 × 1,755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.59x = 13,868,247.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,868,247.34/5,266.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.25

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