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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,252.88, 7,880.72 and 1,966.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,252.88, 7,880.72 and 1,966.30 is: 2,949.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,252.88 : 7,880.72 = 1,966.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,252.88/7,880.72 = 1,966.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,252.88x = 7,880.72 × 1,966.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,252.88x = 15,495,859.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495,859.74/5,252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,949.97

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