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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,159.82, 7,738.61 and 2,524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,159.82, 7,738.61 and 2,524.59 is: 3,786.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,159.82 : 7,738.61 = 2,524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,159.82/7,738.61 = 2,524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,159.82x = 7,738.61 × 2,524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,159.82x = 19,536,817.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,536,817.42/5,159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.34

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