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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,270.82, 7,904.61 and 1,938.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,270.82, 7,904.61 and 1,938.35 is: 2,906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,270.82 : 7,904.61 = 1,938.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,270.82/7,904.61 = 1,938.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,270.82x = 7,904.61 × 1,938.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,270.82x = 15,321,861.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321,861.27/5,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.92

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