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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.90, 7,926.72 and 1,389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.90, 7,926.72 and 1,389.61 is: 2,084.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.90 : 7,926.72 = 1,389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.90/7,926.72 = 1,389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.90x = 7,926.72 × 1,389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.90x = 11,015,024.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,015,024.35/5,284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.25

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