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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.92, 7,875.30 and 2,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.92, 7,875.30 and 2,511 is: 3,767.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.92 : 7,875.30 = 2,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.92/7,875.30 = 2,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.92x = 7,875.30 × 2,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.92x = 19,774,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,774,878.30/5,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.42

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