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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,269.50, 7,905.60 and 1,806.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,269.50, 7,905.60 and 1,806.75 is: 2,710.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,269.50 : 7,905.60 = 1,806.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,269.50/7,905.60 = 1,806.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,269.50x = 7,905.60 × 1,806.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,269.50x = 14,283,442.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,283,442.80/5,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.59

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