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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.77, 7,949.25 and 1,790.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.77, 7,949.25 and 1,790.07 is: 2,684.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.77 : 7,949.25 = 1,790.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.77/7,949.25 = 1,790.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.77x = 7,949.25 × 1,790.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.77x = 14,229,713.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,229,713.95/5,299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,684.97

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