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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.30, 7,901.79 and 1,373.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.30, 7,901.79 and 1,373.01 is: 2,059.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.30 : 7,901.79 = 1,373.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.30/7,901.79 = 1,373.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.30x = 7,901.79 × 1,373.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.30x = 10,849,236.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,849,236.69/5,268.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.34

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