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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.24, 7,809.01 and 2,430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.24, 7,809.01 and 2,430.40 is: 3,646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.24 : 7,809.01 = 2,430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.24/7,809.01 = 2,430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.24x = 7,809.01 × 2,430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.24x = 18,978,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,978,966.71/5,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.13

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