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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,245.83, 7,873.61 and 2,650.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,245.83, 7,873.61 and 2,650.59 is: 3,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,245.83 : 7,873.61 = 2,650.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,245.83/7,873.61 = 2,650.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,245.83x = 7,873.61 × 2,650.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,245.83x = 20,869,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,869,698.68/5,245.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,978.34

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