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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296, 7,946.88 and 2,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296, 7,946.88 and 2,560 is: 3,841.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296 : 7,946.88 = 2,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296/7,946.88 = 2,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296x = 7,946.88 × 2,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296x = 20,344,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344,012.80/5,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.39

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