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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,190.52, 7,787.34 and 2,418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,190.52, 7,787.34 and 2,418.84 is: 3,628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,190.52 : 7,787.34 = 2,418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,190.52/7,787.34 = 2,418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,190.52x = 7,787.34 × 2,418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,190.52x = 18,836,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836,329.49/5,190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,628.99

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