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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.84, 7,858.08 and 1,951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.84, 7,858.08 and 1,951.04 is: 2,927.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.84 : 7,858.08 = 1,951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.84/7,858.08 = 1,951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.84x = 7,858.08 × 1,951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.84x = 15,331,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331,428.40/5,237.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,927.05

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