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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.31, 7,779.06 and 2,414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.31, 7,779.06 and 2,414.52 is: 3,619.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.31 : 7,779.06 = 2,414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.31/7,779.06 = 2,414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.31x = 7,779.06 × 2,414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.31x = 18,782,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,782,695.95/5,189.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,619.50

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