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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.72, 7,884.44 and 2,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.72, 7,884.44 and 2,483.06 is: 3,722.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.72 : 7,884.44 = 2,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.72/7,884.44 = 2,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.72x = 7,884.44 × 2,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.72x = 19,577,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,577,537.59/5,258.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.87

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