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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.23, 7,939.67 and 1,594.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.23, 7,939.67 and 1,594.38 is: 2,391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.23 : 7,939.67 = 1,594.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.23/7,939.67 = 1,594.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.23x = 7,939.67 × 1,594.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.23x = 12,658,843.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,658,843.08/5,292.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.97

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