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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.30, 7,952.89 and 1,792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.30, 7,952.89 and 1,792.36 is: 2,687.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.30 : 7,952.89 = 1,792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.30/7,952.89 = 1,792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.30x = 7,952.89 × 1,792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.30x = 14,254,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254,450.74/5,303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,687.85

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