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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.49, 7,811.65 and 2,434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.49, 7,811.65 and 2,434.06 is: 3,651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.49 : 7,811.65 = 2,434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.49/7,811.65 = 2,434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.49x = 7,811.65 × 2,434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.49x = 19,013,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013,985.74/5,206.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,651.98

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