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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,795.40, 7,998.96 and 3,278.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,795.40, 7,998.96 and 3,278.97 is: 4,525.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,795.40 : 7,998.96 = 3,278.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,795.40/7,998.96 = 3,278.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,795.40x = 7,998.96 × 3,278.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,795.40x = 26,228,349.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,228,349.87/5,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,525.72

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