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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.33, 7,899.92 and 1,934.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.33, 7,899.92 and 1,934.43 is: 2,901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.33 : 7,899.92 = 1,934.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.33/7,899.92 = 1,934.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.33x = 7,899.92 × 1,934.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.33x = 15,281,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,281,833.78/5,267.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,901.25

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