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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.96, 7,922.33 and 1,386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.96, 7,922.33 and 1,386.67 is: 2,079.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.96 : 7,922.33 = 1,386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.96/7,922.33 = 1,386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.96x = 7,922.33 × 1,386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.96x = 10,985,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,985,657.34/5,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,079.84

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