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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.01, 7,932.16 and 1,591.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.01, 7,932.16 and 1,591.25 is: 2,386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.01 : 7,932.16 = 1,591.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.01/7,932.16 = 1,591.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.01x = 7,932.16 × 1,591.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.01x = 12,622,011.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622,011.93/5,290.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,386.01

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