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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.44, 7,958.08 and 1,607.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.44, 7,958.08 and 1,607.52 is: 2,411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.44 : 7,958.08 = 1,607.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.44/7,958.08 = 1,607.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.44x = 7,958.08 × 1,607.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.44x = 12,792,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792,772.76/5,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,411.26

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