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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.02, 7,934.76 and 1,592.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.02, 7,934.76 and 1,592.24 is: 2,388.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.02 : 7,934.76 = 1,592.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.02/7,934.76 = 1,592.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.02x = 7,934.76 × 1,592.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.02x = 12,634,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,634,002.59/5,290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.27

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