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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.70, 7,936.48 and 1,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.70, 7,936.48 and 1,594.24 is: 2,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.70 : 7,936.48 = 1,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.70/7,936.48 = 1,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.70x = 7,936.48 × 1,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.70x = 12,652,653.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,652,653.88/5,292.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,390.59

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