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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.60, 7,897.56 and 1,934.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.60, 7,897.56 and 1,934.86 is: 2,901.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.60 : 7,897.56 = 1,934.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.60/7,897.56 = 1,934.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.60x = 7,897.56 × 1,934.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.60x = 15,280,672.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,280,672.94/5,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.43

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