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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.46, 7,877.91 and 1,553.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.46, 7,877.91 and 1,553.98 is: 2,331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.46 : 7,877.91 = 1,553.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.46/7,877.91 = 1,553.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.46x = 7,877.91 × 1,553.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.46x = 12,242,114.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,242,114.58/5,251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,331.18

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