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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,215.32, 7,823.07 and 2,440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,215.32, 7,823.07 and 2,440.47 is: 3,660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,215.32 : 7,823.07 = 2,440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,215.32/7,823.07 = 2,440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,215.32x = 7,823.07 × 2,440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,215.32x = 19,091,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,091,967.64/5,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.75

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