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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.37, 7,830.20 and 2,447.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.37, 7,830.20 and 2,447.65 is: 3,671.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.37 : 7,830.20 = 2,447.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.37/7,830.20 = 2,447.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.37x = 7,830.20 × 2,447.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.37x = 19,165,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,165,576.79/5,220.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.31

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