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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.97, 7,952.72 and 1,792.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.97, 7,952.72 and 1,792.02 is: 2,687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.97 : 7,952.72 = 1,792.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.97/7,952.72 = 1,792.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.97x = 7,952.72 × 1,792.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.97x = 14,251,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,251,454.16/5,302.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.45

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