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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.13, 7,855.69 and 1,341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.13, 7,855.69 and 1,341.54 is: 2,012.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.13 : 7,855.69 = 1,341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.13/7,855.69 = 1,341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.13x = 7,855.69 × 1,341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.13x = 10,538,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,538,683.08/5,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.30

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