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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.08, 7,952.78 and 1,604.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.08, 7,952.78 and 1,604.43 is: 2,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.08 : 7,952.78 = 1,604.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.08/7,952.78 = 1,604.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.08x = 7,952.78 × 1,604.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.08x = 12,759,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,759,682.83/5,302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.54

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