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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.62, 7,881.50 and 1,743.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.62, 7,881.50 and 1,743.48 is: 2,615.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.62 : 7,881.50 = 1,743.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.62/7,881.50 = 1,743.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.62x = 7,881.50 × 1,743.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.62x = 13,741,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,741,237.62/5,254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,615.08

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