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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.32, 7,883.34 and 2,483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.32, 7,883.34 and 2,483.12 is: 3,725.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.32 : 7,883.34 = 2,483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.32/7,883.34 = 2,483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.32x = 7,883.34 × 2,483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.32x = 19,575,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,575,279.22/5,254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.56

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