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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.81, 7,877.43 and 1,741.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.81, 7,877.43 and 1,741.97 is: 2,612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.81 : 7,877.43 = 1,741.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.81/7,877.43 = 1,741.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.81x = 7,877.43 × 1,741.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.81x = 13,722,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,722,207.35/5,252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,612.36

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