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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.56, 7,879.68 and 1,965.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.56, 7,879.68 and 1,965.96 is: 2,948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.56 : 7,879.68 = 1,965.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.56/7,879.68 = 1,965.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.56x = 7,879.68 × 1,965.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.56x = 15,491,135.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,491,135.69/5,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.13

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