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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.44, 7,934.48 and 1,780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.44, 7,934.48 and 1,780.24 is: 2,669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.44 : 7,934.48 = 1,780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.44/7,934.48 = 1,780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.44x = 7,934.48 × 1,780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.44x = 14,125,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,125,278.68/5,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,669.46

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