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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.46, 7,876.41 and 1,552.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.46, 7,876.41 and 1,552.98 is: 2,329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.46 : 7,876.41 = 1,552.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.46/7,876.41 = 1,552.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.46x = 7,876.41 × 1,552.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.46x = 12,231,907.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,231,907.20/5,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.68

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