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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,251.76, 7,871.88 and 2,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,251.76, 7,871.88 and 2,510 is: 3,762.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,251.76 : 7,871.88 = 2,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,251.76/7,871.88 = 2,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,251.76x = 7,871.88 × 2,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,251.76x = 19,758,418.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,758,418.80/5,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.25

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