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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.69, 7,940.52 and 1,594.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.69, 7,940.52 and 1,594.91 is: 2,392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.69 : 7,940.52 = 1,594.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.69/7,940.52 = 1,594.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.69x = 7,940.52 × 1,594.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.69x = 12,664,375.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,664,375.05/5,292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,392.80

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