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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,392.73, 8,089.08 and 1,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,392.73, 8,089.08 and 1,695.28 is: 2,542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,392.73 : 8,089.08 = 1,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,392.73/8,089.08 = 1,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,392.73x = 8,089.08 × 1,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,392.73x = 13,713,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,713,238.50/5,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.91

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