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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.76, 7,885.92 and 1,925.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.76, 7,885.92 and 1,925.18 is: 2,888.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.76 : 7,885.92 = 1,925.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.76/7,885.92 = 1,925.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.76x = 7,885.92 × 1,925.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.76x = 15,181,815.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,815.47/5,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.06

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