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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,254.92, 7,879.34 and 2,617.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,254.92, 7,879.34 and 2,617.07 is: 3,924.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,254.92 : 7,879.34 = 2,617.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,254.92/7,879.34 = 2,617.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,254.92x = 7,879.34 × 2,617.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,254.92x = 20,620,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,620,751.48/5,254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.08

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