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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,319.52, 7,977.66 and 2,544.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,319.52, 7,977.66 and 2,544.73 is: 3,816.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,319.52 : 7,977.66 = 2,544.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,319.52/7,977.66 = 2,544.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,319.52x = 7,977.66 × 2,544.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,319.52x = 20,300,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,300,990.73/5,319.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.32

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