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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.23, 7,951.85 and 1,791.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.23, 7,951.85 and 1,791.26 is: 2,686.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.23 : 7,951.85 = 1,791.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.23/7,951.85 = 1,791.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.23x = 7,951.85 × 1,791.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.23x = 14,243,782.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243,782.12/5,301.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,686.88

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