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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.39, 7,790.50 and 2,422.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.39, 7,790.50 and 2,422.69 is: 3,632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.39 : 7,790.50 = 2,422.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.39/7,790.50 = 2,422.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.39x = 7,790.50 × 2,422.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.39x = 18,873,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,873,966.45/5,196.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.13

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