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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.48, 7,908.72 and 1,376.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.48, 7,908.72 and 1,376.88 is: 2,065.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.48 : 7,908.72 = 1,376.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.48/7,908.72 = 1,376.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.48x = 7,908.72 × 1,376.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.48x = 10,889,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,889,358.39/5,272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,065.32

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