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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.59, 7,925.64 and 1,772.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.59, 7,925.64 and 1,772.94 is: 2,660.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.59 : 7,925.64 = 1,772.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.59/7,925.64 = 1,772.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.59x = 7,925.64 × 1,772.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.59x = 14,051,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,051,684.18/5,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,660.00

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