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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.43, 7,904.15 and 1,373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.43, 7,904.15 and 1,373.83 is: 2,060.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.43 : 7,904.15 = 1,373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.43/7,904.15 = 1,373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.43x = 7,904.15 × 1,373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.43x = 10,858,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,858,958.39/5,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.75

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