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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.37, 7,817.49 and 2,438.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.37, 7,817.49 and 2,438.58 is: 3,656.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.37 : 7,817.49 = 2,438.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.37/7,817.49 = 2,438.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.37x = 7,817.49 × 2,438.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.37x = 19,063,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,063,574.76/5,213.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,656.67

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