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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.26, 7,953.42 and 1,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.26, 7,953.42 and 1,604.52 is: 2,406.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.26 : 7,953.42 = 1,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.26/7,953.42 = 1,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.26x = 7,953.42 × 1,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.26x = 12,761,421.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,761,421.46/5,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.79

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