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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,253.48, 7,881.90 and 1,555.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,253.48, 7,881.90 and 1,555.74 is: 2,334.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,253.48 : 7,881.90 = 1,555.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,253.48/7,881.90 = 1,555.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,253.48x = 7,881.90 × 1,555.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,253.48x = 12,262,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,262,187.11/5,253.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.11

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