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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,219.46, 7,829.82 and 2,297.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,219.46, 7,829.82 and 2,297.43 is: 3,446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,219.46 : 7,829.82 = 2,297.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,219.46/7,829.82 = 2,297.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,219.46x = 7,829.82 × 2,297.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,219.46x = 17,988,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988,463.36/5,219.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.42

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