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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.92, 7,910.96 and 1,576.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.92, 7,910.96 and 1,576.20 is: 2,364.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.92 : 7,910.96 = 1,576.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.92/7,910.96 = 1,576.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.92x = 7,910.96 × 1,576.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.92x = 12,469,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469,255.15/5,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,364.32

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