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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.03, 7,952.43 and 1,791.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.03, 7,952.43 and 1,791.37 is: 2,687.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.03 : 7,952.43 = 1,791.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.03/7,952.43 = 1,791.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.03x = 7,952.43 × 1,791.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.03x = 14,245,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245,744.53/5,301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.35

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