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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.59, 7,925.45 and 2,510.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.59, 7,925.45 and 2,510.54 is: 3,765.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.59 : 7,925.45 = 2,510.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.59/7,925.45 = 2,510.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.59x = 7,925.45 × 2,510.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.59x = 19,897,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,897,125.89/5,283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.84

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