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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,349.65, 8,026.75 and 2,881.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,349.65, 8,026.75 and 2,881.52 is: 4,323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,349.65 : 8,026.75 = 2,881.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,349.65/8,026.75 = 2,881.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,349.65x = 8,026.75 × 2,881.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,349.65x = 23,129,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,129,263.17/5,349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,323.51

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