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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.58, 7,940.40 and 1,595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.58, 7,940.40 and 1,595.84 is: 2,393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.58 : 7,940.40 = 1,595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.58/7,940.40 = 1,595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.58x = 7,940.40 × 1,595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.58x = 12,671,607.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,671,607.94/5,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.77

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