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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.64, 7,908.05 and 3,194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.64, 7,908.05 and 3,194.15 is: 4,788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.64 : 7,908.05 = 3,194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.64/7,908.05 = 3,194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.64x = 7,908.05 × 3,194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.64x = 25,259,466.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,259,466.35/5,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,788.85

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