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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254, 7,881 and 2,176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254, 7,881 and 2,176 is: 3,264

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254 : 7,881 = 2,176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254/7,881 = 2,176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254x = 7,881 × 2,176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254x = 17,149,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,056/5,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264

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