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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.41, 7,878.93 and 2,331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.41, 7,878.93 and 2,331.76 is: 3,498.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.41 : 7,878.93 = 2,331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.41/7,878.93 = 2,331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.41x = 7,878.93 × 2,331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.41x = 18,371,773.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,371,773.82/5,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.45

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