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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.41, 7,877.43 and 2,330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.41, 7,877.43 and 2,330.76 is: 3,496.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.41 : 7,877.43 = 2,330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.41/7,877.43 = 2,330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.41x = 7,877.43 × 2,330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.41x = 18,360,398.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,360,398.75/5,250.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,496.95

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