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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.87, 7,885.58 and 1,361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.87, 7,885.58 and 1,361.31 is: 2,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.87 : 7,885.58 = 1,361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.87/7,885.58 = 1,361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.87x = 7,885.58 × 1,361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.87x = 10,734,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,734,712.10/5,256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.03

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