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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.02, 7,824.54 and 2,444.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.02, 7,824.54 and 2,444.36 is: 3,663.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.02 : 7,824.54 = 2,444.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.02/7,824.54 = 2,444.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.02x = 7,824.54 × 2,444.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.02x = 19,125,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125,992.59/5,220.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.97

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