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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.86, 7,983.68 and 1,426.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.86, 7,983.68 and 1,426.96 is: 2,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.86 : 7,983.68 = 1,426.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.86/7,983.68 = 1,426.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.86x = 7,983.68 × 1,426.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.86x = 11,392,364.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,392,364.92/5,322.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.27

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