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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.04, 7,876.80 and 2,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.04, 7,876.80 and 2,329.40 is: 3,494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.04 : 7,876.80 = 2,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.04/7,876.80 = 2,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.04x = 7,876.80 × 2,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.04x = 18,348,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,348,217.92/5,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.21

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