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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,217.88, 7,824.96 and 2,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,217.88, 7,824.96 and 2,444.08 is: 3,665.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,217.88 : 7,824.96 = 2,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,217.88/7,824.96 = 2,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,217.88x = 7,824.96 × 2,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,217.88x = 19,124,828.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124,828.24/5,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.25

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