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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.89, 7,791.25 and 2,423.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.89, 7,791.25 and 2,423.19 is: 3,632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.89 : 7,791.25 = 2,423.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.89/7,791.25 = 2,423.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.89x = 7,791.25 × 2,423.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.89x = 18,879,679.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,879,679.09/5,196.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,632.88

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