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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.60, 7,954.40 and 2,528.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.60, 7,954.40 and 2,528.52 is: 3,793.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.60 : 7,954.40 = 2,528.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.60/7,954.40 = 2,528.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.60x = 7,954.40 × 2,528.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.60x = 20,112,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,112,859.49/5,302.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.02

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