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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,452.27, 8,174.76 and 2,528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,452.27, 8,174.76 and 2,528.98 is: 3,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,452.27 : 8,174.76 = 2,528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,452.27/8,174.76 = 2,528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,452.27x = 8,174.76 × 2,528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,452.27x = 20,673,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673,804.54/5,452.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.78

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