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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.36, 7,957.94 and 1,796.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.36, 7,957.94 and 1,796.14 is: 2,694.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.36 : 7,957.94 = 1,796.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.36/7,957.94 = 1,796.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.36x = 7,957.94 × 1,796.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.36x = 14,293,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,293,574.35/5,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,694.18

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