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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.08, 7,879.98 and 2,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.08, 7,879.98 and 2,654.84 is: 3,984.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.08 : 7,879.98 = 2,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.08/7,879.98 = 2,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.08x = 7,879.98 × 2,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.08x = 20,920,086.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,920,086.10/5,250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.72

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