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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.18, 7,953.69 and 1,406.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.18, 7,953.69 and 1,406.59 is: 2,110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.18 : 7,953.69 = 1,406.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.18/7,953.69 = 1,406.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.18x = 7,953.69 × 1,406.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.18x = 11,187,584.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187,584.33/5,302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.00

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