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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.80, 7,898.76 and 1,979.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.80, 7,898.76 and 1,979.64 is: 2,968.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.80 : 7,898.76 = 1,979.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.80/7,898.76 = 1,979.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.80x = 7,898.76 × 1,979.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.80x = 15,636,701.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636,701.25/5,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,968.92

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