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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.42, 7,794.69 and 2,423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.42, 7,794.69 and 2,423.71 is: 3,636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.42 : 7,794.69 = 2,423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.42/7,794.69 = 2,423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.42x = 7,794.69 × 2,423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.42x = 18,892,029.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892,029.13/5,195.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.29

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