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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.58, 7,958.28 and 1,794.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.58, 7,958.28 and 1,794.83 is: 2,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.58 : 7,958.28 = 1,794.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.58/7,958.28 = 1,794.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.58x = 7,958.28 × 1,794.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.58x = 14,283,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,283,759.69/5,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,692.22

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