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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.44, 7,870.35 and 2,476.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.44, 7,870.35 and 2,476.95 is: 3,710.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.44 : 7,870.35 = 2,476.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.44/7,870.35 = 2,476.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.44x = 7,870.35 × 2,476.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.44x = 19,494,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,494,463.43/5,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.09

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