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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.43, 7,918.36 and 1,992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.43, 7,918.36 and 1,992.60 is: 2,986.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.43 : 7,918.36 = 1,992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.43/7,918.36 = 1,992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.43x = 7,918.36 × 1,992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.43x = 15,778,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778,119.15/5,283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,986.34

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