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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.88, 7,732.58 and 2,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.88, 7,732.58 and 2,524.80 is: 3,787.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.88 : 7,732.58 = 2,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.88/7,732.58 = 2,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.88x = 7,732.58 × 2,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.88x = 19,523,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,523,217.98/5,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.33

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