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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.98, 7,903.92 and 1,373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.98, 7,903.92 and 1,373.38 is: 2,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.98 : 7,903.92 = 1,373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.98/7,903.92 = 1,373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.98x = 7,903.92 × 1,373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.98x = 10,855,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,855,039.26/5,268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.18

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