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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.91, 7,976.80 and 2,509.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.91, 7,976.80 and 2,509.89 is: 3,759.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.91 : 7,976.80 = 2,509.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.91/7,976.80 = 2,509.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.91x = 7,976.80 × 2,509.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.91x = 20,020,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020,890.55/5,324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.86

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