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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.54, 7,722.66 and 1,252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.54, 7,722.66 and 1,252.89 is: 1,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.54 : 7,722.66 = 1,252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.54/7,722.66 = 1,252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.54x = 7,722.66 × 1,252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.54x = 9,675,643.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675,643.49/5,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.30

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