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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.78, 7,954.70 and 1,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.78, 7,954.70 and 1,795.64 is: 2,691.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.78 : 7,954.70 = 1,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.78/7,954.70 = 1,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.78x = 7,954.70 × 1,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.78x = 14,283,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,283,728.76/5,306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.60

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