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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.44, 7,875.36 and 2,329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.44, 7,875.36 and 2,329.44 is: 3,491.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.44 : 7,875.36 = 2,329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.44/7,875.36 = 2,329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.44x = 7,875.36 × 2,329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.44x = 18,345,178.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,345,178.60/5,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.37

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