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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.33, 7,725.90 and 2,520.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.33, 7,725.90 and 2,520.03 is: 3,778.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.33 : 7,725.90 = 2,520.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.33/7,725.90 = 2,520.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.33x = 7,725.90 × 2,520.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.33x = 19,469,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,469,499.78/5,152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.78

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