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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,288.51, 7,934.54 and 2,002.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,288.51, 7,934.54 and 2,002.52 is: 3,004.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,288.51 : 7,934.54 = 2,002.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,288.51/7,934.54 = 2,002.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,288.51x = 7,934.54 × 2,002.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,288.51x = 15,889,025.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,889,025.36/5,288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.45

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