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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,201.94, 7,802.88 and 2,427.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,201.94, 7,802.88 and 2,427.07 is: 3,640.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,201.94 : 7,802.88 = 2,427.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,201.94/7,802.88 = 2,427.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,201.94x = 7,802.88 × 2,427.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,201.94x = 18,938,135.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938,135.96/5,201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.59

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