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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.43, 7,830.29 and 2,447.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.43, 7,830.29 and 2,447.71 is: 3,671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.43 : 7,830.29 = 2,447.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.43/7,830.29 = 2,447.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.43x = 7,830.29 × 2,447.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.43x = 19,166,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,166,265.68/5,220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.40

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