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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.88, 7,871.70 and 2,329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.88, 7,871.70 and 2,329.64 is: 3,493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.88 : 7,871.70 = 2,329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.88/7,871.70 = 2,329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.88x = 7,871.70 × 2,329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.88x = 18,338,227.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,338,227.19/5,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,493.74

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