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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.48, 7,717.44 and 2,952.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.48, 7,717.44 and 2,952.64 is: 4,425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.48 : 7,717.44 = 2,952.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.48/7,717.44 = 2,952.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.48x = 7,717.44 × 2,952.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.48x = 22,786,822.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786,822.04/5,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.93

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