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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.93, 7,985.53 and 1,862.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.93, 7,985.53 and 1,862.29 is: 2,791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.93 : 7,985.53 = 1,862.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.93/7,985.53 = 1,862.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.93x = 7,985.53 × 1,862.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.93x = 14,871,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,871,372.66/5,326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.73

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