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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.86, 7,822.71 and 2,441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.86, 7,822.71 and 2,441.43 is: 3,663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.86 : 7,822.71 = 2,441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.86/7,822.71 = 2,441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.86x = 7,822.71 × 2,441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.86x = 19,098,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,098,598.88/5,213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.05

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