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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.39, 7,752.25 and 2,395.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.39, 7,752.25 and 2,395.54 is: 3,592.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.39 : 7,752.25 = 2,395.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.39/7,752.25 = 2,395.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.39x = 7,752.25 × 2,395.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.39x = 18,570,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,570,824.97/5,169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.46

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