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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,218.66, 7,826.93 and 2,444.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,218.66, 7,826.93 and 2,444.58 is: 3,666.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,218.66 : 7,826.93 = 2,444.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,218.66/7,826.93 = 2,444.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,218.66x = 7,826.93 × 2,444.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,218.66x = 19,133,553.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,133,553.48/5,218.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.37

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