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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.05, 7,874.57 and 2,325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.05, 7,874.57 and 2,325.97 is: 3,490.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.05 : 7,874.57 = 2,325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.05/7,874.57 = 2,325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.05x = 7,874.57 × 2,325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.05x = 18,316,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,316,013.58/5,248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.06

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