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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.44, 7,877.52 and 1,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.44, 7,877.52 and 1,554.04 is: 2,330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.44 : 7,877.52 = 1,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.44/7,877.52 = 1,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.44x = 7,877.52 × 1,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.44x = 12,241,981.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,241,981.18/5,252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,330.72

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