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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.36, 7,946.91 and 1,403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.36, 7,946.91 and 1,403.07 is: 2,104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.36 : 7,946.91 = 1,403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.36/7,946.91 = 1,403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.36x = 7,946.91 × 1,403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.36x = 11,150,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,150,071.01/5,298.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.44

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