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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.46, 7,951.65 and 1,406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.46, 7,951.65 and 1,406.26 is: 2,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.46 : 7,951.65 = 1,406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.46/7,951.65 = 1,406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.46x = 7,951.65 × 1,406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.46x = 11,182,087.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182,087.33/5,301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.25

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