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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.58, 7,879.68 and 1,555.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.58, 7,879.68 and 1,555.38 is: 2,333.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.58 : 7,879.68 = 1,555.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.58/7,879.68 = 1,555.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.58x = 7,879.68 × 1,555.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.58x = 12,255,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,255,896.68/5,252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,333.31

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