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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,219.29, 7,826.44 and 2,443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,219.29, 7,826.44 and 2,443.62 is: 3,664.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,219.29 : 7,826.44 = 2,443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,219.29/7,826.44 = 2,443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,219.29x = 7,826.44 × 2,443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,219.29x = 19,124,845.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,124,845.31/5,219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.26

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