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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.21, 7,924.22 and 1,387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.21, 7,924.22 and 1,387.92 is: 2,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.21 : 7,924.22 = 1,387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.21/7,924.22 = 1,387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.21x = 7,924.22 × 1,387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.21x = 10,998,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,998,176.48/5,283.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,081.72

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