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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.46, 7,838.88 and 2,760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.46, 7,838.88 and 2,760.38 is: 4,140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.46 : 7,838.88 = 2,760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.46/7,838.88 = 2,760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.46x = 7,838.88 × 2,760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.46x = 21,638,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638,248.38/5,225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.93

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