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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.24, 7,671.04 and 2,924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.24, 7,671.04 and 2,924.30 is: 4,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.24 : 7,671.04 = 2,924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.24/7,671.04 = 2,924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.24x = 7,671.04 × 2,924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.24x = 22,432,434.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,434.14/5,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.42

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