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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.78, 7,957.70 and 1,973.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.78, 7,957.70 and 1,973.22 is: 2,960.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.78 : 7,957.70 = 1,973.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.78/7,957.70 = 1,973.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.78x = 7,957.70 × 1,973.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.78x = 15,702,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,702,267.47/5,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.02

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