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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.40, 7,875.67 and 1,354.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.40, 7,875.67 and 1,354.80 is: 2,032.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.40 : 7,875.67 = 1,354.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.40/7,875.67 = 1,354.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.40x = 7,875.67 × 1,354.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.40x = 10,669,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,669,954.33/5,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,032.22

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