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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.68, 7,903.62 and 1,373.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.68, 7,903.62 and 1,373.42 is: 2,060.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.68 : 7,903.62 = 1,373.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.68/7,903.62 = 1,373.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.68x = 7,903.62 × 1,373.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.68x = 10,854,989.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,854,989.78/5,268.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.29

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