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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.59, 7,829.66 and 2,444.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.59, 7,829.66 and 2,444.61 is: 3,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.59 : 7,829.66 = 2,444.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.59/7,829.66 = 2,444.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.59x = 7,829.66 × 2,444.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.59x = 19,140,500.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,500.61/5,220.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.35

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