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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.88, 7,954.33 and 1,792.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.88, 7,954.33 and 1,792.91 is: 2,689.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.88 : 7,954.33 = 1,792.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.88/7,954.33 = 1,792.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.88x = 7,954.33 × 1,792.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.88x = 14,261,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261,397.80/5,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.37

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