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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.63, 7,816.80 and 1,924.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.63, 7,816.80 and 1,924.65 is: 2,886.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.63 : 7,816.80 = 1,924.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.63/7,816.80 = 1,924.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.63x = 7,816.80 × 1,924.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.63x = 15,044,604.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,044,604.12/5,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.74

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