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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.83, 7,939.80 and 1,783.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.83, 7,939.80 and 1,783.25 is: 2,675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.83 : 7,939.80 = 1,783.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.83/7,939.80 = 1,783.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.83x = 7,939.80 × 1,783.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.83x = 14,158,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,158,608.65/5,292.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.06

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