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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235, 7,852.50 and 1,944.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235, 7,852.50 and 1,944.28 is: 2,916.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235 : 7,852.50 = 1,944.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235/7,852.50 = 1,944.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235x = 7,852.50 × 1,944.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235x = 15,267,458.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,458.70/5,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,916.42

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