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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,199.53, 7,794.90 and 2,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,199.53, 7,794.90 and 2,424.74 is: 3,635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,199.53 : 7,794.90 = 2,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,199.53/7,794.90 = 2,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,199.53x = 7,794.90 × 2,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,199.53x = 18,900,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,900,566.85/5,199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,635.06

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