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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.79, 7,884.33 and 2,483.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.79, 7,884.33 and 2,483.94 is: 3,724.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.79 : 7,884.33 = 2,483.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.79/7,884.33 = 2,483.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.79x = 7,884.33 × 2,483.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.79x = 19,584,202.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,584,202.66/5,258.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.09

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