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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,219.87, 7,827.97 and 2,447.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,219.87, 7,827.97 and 2,447.84 is: 3,670.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,219.87 : 7,827.97 = 2,447.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,219.87/7,827.97 = 2,447.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,219.87x = 7,827.97 × 2,447.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,219.87x = 19,161,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161,640.71/5,219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.91

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