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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.73, 7,928.58 and 1,390.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.73, 7,928.58 and 1,390.14 is: 2,085.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.73 : 7,928.58 = 1,390.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.73/7,928.58 = 1,390.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.73x = 7,928.58 × 1,390.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.73x = 11,021,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,021,836.20/5,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,085.21

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