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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.01, 7,819.96 and 2,437.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.01, 7,819.96 and 2,437.89 is: 3,658.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.01 : 7,819.96 = 2,437.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.01/7,819.96 = 2,437.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.01x = 7,819.96 × 2,437.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.01x = 19,064,202.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,064,202.28/5,211.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.45

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