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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.66, 7,868.57 and 2,083.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.66, 7,868.57 and 2,083.89 is: 3,125.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.66 : 7,868.57 = 2,083.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.66/7,868.57 = 2,083.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.66x = 7,868.57 × 2,083.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.66x = 16,397,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,397,184.58/5,245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.86

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