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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.94, 7,902.88 and 1,373.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.94, 7,902.88 and 1,373.34 is: 2,059.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.94 : 7,902.88 = 1,373.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.94/7,902.88 = 1,373.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.94x = 7,902.88 × 1,373.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.94x = 10,853,341.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,853,341.22/5,268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.87

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