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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.65, 7,928.47 and 1,336.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.65, 7,928.47 and 1,336.92 is: 2,005.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.65 : 7,928.47 = 1,336.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.65/7,928.47 = 1,336.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.65x = 7,928.47 × 1,336.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.65x = 10,599,690.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599,690.47/5,285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.37

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