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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.41, 7,904.57 and 1,373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.41, 7,904.57 and 1,373.81 is: 2,060.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.41 : 7,904.57 = 1,373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.41/7,904.57 = 1,373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.41x = 7,904.57 × 1,373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.41x = 10,859,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,859,390.20/5,269.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.84

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