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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.37, 7,927.44 and 1,390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.37, 7,927.44 and 1,390.08 is: 2,084.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.37 : 7,927.44 = 1,390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.37/7,927.44 = 1,390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.37x = 7,927.44 × 1,390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.37x = 11,019,775.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,019,775.80/5,285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,084.96

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