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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,217.75, 7,821.45 and 2,445.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,217.75, 7,821.45 and 2,445.75 is: 3,666.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,217.75 : 7,821.45 = 2,445.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,217.75/7,821.45 = 2,445.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,217.75x = 7,821.45 × 2,445.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,217.75x = 19,129,311.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,129,311.34/5,217.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.20

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