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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.40, 7,872.20 and 2,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.40, 7,872.20 and 2,327.60 is: 3,488.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.40 : 7,872.20 = 2,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.40/7,872.20 = 2,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.40x = 7,872.20 × 2,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.40x = 18,323,332.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,323,332.72/5,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,488.56

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