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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.28, 7,817.61 and 2,440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.28, 7,817.61 and 2,440.74 is: 3,660.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.28 : 7,817.61 = 2,440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.28/7,817.61 = 2,440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.28x = 7,817.61 × 2,440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.28x = 19,080,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080,753.43/5,213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.03

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