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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,193.81, 7,790.47 and 2,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,193.81, 7,790.47 and 2,419.52 is: 3,629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,193.81 : 7,790.47 = 2,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,193.81/7,790.47 = 2,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,193.81x = 7,790.47 × 2,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,193.81x = 18,849,152.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,849,152.97/5,193.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.16

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