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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.06, 7,934.79 and 1,592.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.06, 7,934.79 and 1,592.21 is: 2,388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.06 : 7,934.79 = 1,592.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.06/7,934.79 = 1,592.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.06x = 7,934.79 × 1,592.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.06x = 12,633,851.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,633,851.99/5,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,388.22

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