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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.22, 7,946.43 and 1,403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.22, 7,946.43 and 1,403.02 is: 2,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.22 : 7,946.43 = 1,403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.22/7,946.43 = 1,403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.22x = 7,946.43 × 1,403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.22x = 11,149,000.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,149,000.22/5,298.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.29

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