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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,257.58, 7,886.40 and 2,137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,257.58, 7,886.40 and 2,137.02 is: 3,205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,257.58 : 7,886.40 = 2,137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,257.58/7,886.40 = 2,137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,257.58x = 7,886.40 × 2,137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,257.58x = 16,853,394.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,853,394.53/5,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.54

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