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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.13, 7,958.55 and 1,795.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.13, 7,958.55 and 1,795.35 is: 2,693.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.13 : 7,958.55 = 1,795.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.13/7,958.55 = 1,795.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.13x = 7,958.55 × 1,795.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.13x = 14,288,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,288,333.97/5,305.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.31

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