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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.35, 7,952.90 and 1,791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.35, 7,952.90 and 1,791.69 is: 2,687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.35 : 7,952.90 = 1,791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.35/7,952.90 = 1,791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.35x = 7,952.90 × 1,791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.35x = 14,249,131.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,249,131.40/5,301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.83

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