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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.44, 7,883.52 and 2,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.44, 7,883.52 and 2,332.48 is: 3,499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.44 : 7,883.52 = 2,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.44/7,883.52 = 2,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.44x = 7,883.52 × 2,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.44x = 18,388,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,388,152.73/5,254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.55

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