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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.04, 7,870.22 and 1,784.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.04, 7,870.22 and 1,784.88 is: 2,675.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.04 : 7,870.22 = 1,784.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.04/7,870.22 = 1,784.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.04x = 7,870.22 × 1,784.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.04x = 14,047,398.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,047,398.27/5,250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.67

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