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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.22, 7,874.62 and 1,552.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.22, 7,874.62 and 1,552.84 is: 2,329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.22 : 7,874.62 = 1,552.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.22/7,874.62 = 1,552.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.22x = 7,874.62 × 1,552.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.22x = 12,228,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,228,001.35/5,250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.05

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