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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.43, 7,848.92 and 1,336.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.43, 7,848.92 and 1,336.87 is: 2,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.43 : 7,848.92 = 1,336.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.43/7,848.92 = 1,336.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.43x = 7,848.92 × 1,336.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.43x = 10,492,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,492,985.68/5,232.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,005.38

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