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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.38, 7,905.90 and 1,761.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.38, 7,905.90 and 1,761.14 is: 2,640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.38 : 7,905.90 = 1,761.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.38/7,905.90 = 1,761.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.38x = 7,905.90 × 1,761.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.38x = 13,923,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923,357.20/5,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,640.81

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