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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.48, 7,910.92 and 2,502.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.48, 7,910.92 and 2,502.95 is: 3,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.48 : 7,910.92 = 2,502.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.48/7,910.92 = 2,502.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.48x = 7,910.92 × 2,502.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.48x = 19,800,585.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800,585.14/5,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.32

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