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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.23, 7,905.20 and 1,983.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.23, 7,905.20 and 1,983.29 is: 2,975.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.23 : 7,905.20 = 1,983.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.23/7,905.20 = 1,983.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.23x = 7,905.20 × 1,983.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.23x = 15,678,254.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,678,254.67/5,269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.44

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