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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.91, 7,875.18 and 2,329.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.91, 7,875.18 and 2,329.26 is: 3,494.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.91 : 7,875.18 = 2,329.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.91/7,875.18 = 2,329.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.91x = 7,875.18 × 2,329.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.91x = 18,343,341.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,343,341.77/5,248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.70

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