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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.32, 7,879.33 and 2,620.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.32, 7,879.33 and 2,620.86 is: 3,930.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.32 : 7,879.33 = 2,620.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.32/7,879.33 = 2,620.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.32x = 7,879.33 × 2,620.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.32x = 20,650,579.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,650,579.81/5,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.21

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