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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.60, 7,868.40 and 2,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.60, 7,868.40 and 2,912.80 is: 4,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.60 : 7,868.40 = 2,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.60/7,868.40 = 2,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.60x = 7,868.40 × 2,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.60x = 22,919,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,919,075.52/5,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,369.20

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