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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.05, 7,940.64 and 1,595.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.05, 7,940.64 and 1,595.13 is: 2,393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.05 : 7,940.64 = 1,595.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.05/7,940.64 = 1,595.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.05x = 7,940.64 × 1,595.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.05x = 12,666,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,666,353.08/5,293.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.02

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