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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.60, 7,854.48 and 2,604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.60, 7,854.48 and 2,604.52 is: 3,907.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.60 : 7,854.48 = 2,604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.60/7,854.48 = 2,604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.60x = 7,854.48 × 2,604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.60x = 20,457,150.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,457,150.25/5,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,907.32

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