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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.62, 7,949.82 and 1,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.62, 7,949.82 and 1,404 is: 2,106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.62 : 7,949.82 = 1,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.62/7,949.82 = 1,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.62x = 7,949.82 × 1,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.62x = 11,161,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161,547.28/5,299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.10

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