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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,286.58, 7,934.79 and 2,691.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,286.58, 7,934.79 and 2,691.46 is: 4,039.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,286.58 : 7,934.79 = 2,691.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,286.58/7,934.79 = 2,691.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,286.58x = 7,934.79 × 2,691.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,286.58x = 21,356,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,356,169.89/5,286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.69

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