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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.51, 7,896.66 and 1,979.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.51, 7,896.66 and 1,979.49 is: 2,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.51 : 7,896.66 = 1,979.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.51/7,896.66 = 1,979.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.51x = 7,896.66 × 1,979.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.51x = 15,631,359.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,631,359.50/5,268.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.94

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