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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.59, 7,943.58 and 1,785.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.59, 7,943.58 and 1,785.67 is: 2,678.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.59 : 7,943.58 = 1,785.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.59/7,943.58 = 1,785.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.59x = 7,943.58 × 1,785.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.59x = 14,184,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184,592.64/5,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,678.06

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