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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.97, 7,946.26 and 1,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.97, 7,946.26 and 1,598.72 is: 2,398.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.97 : 7,946.26 = 1,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.97/7,946.26 = 1,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.97x = 7,946.26 × 1,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.97x = 12,703,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,703,844.79/5,296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.32

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