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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,267.48, 7,894.94 and 2,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,267.48, 7,894.94 and 2,452.52 is: 3,675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,267.48 : 7,894.94 = 2,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,267.48/7,894.94 = 2,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,267.48x = 7,894.94 × 2,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,267.48x = 19,362,505.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,362,505.72/5,267.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.86

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