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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.61, 7,878.93 and 1,965.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.61, 7,878.93 and 1,965.63 is: 2,948.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.61 : 7,878.93 = 1,965.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.61/7,878.93 = 1,965.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.61x = 7,878.93 × 1,965.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.61x = 15,487,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,487,061.18/5,252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.45

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