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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,266.97, 7,900.91 and 1,371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,266.97, 7,900.91 and 1,371.38 is: 2,057.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,266.97 : 7,900.91 = 1,371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,266.97/7,900.91 = 1,371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,266.97x = 7,900.91 × 1,371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,266.97x = 10,835,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,835,113.88/5,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.18

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