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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.79, 7,825.51 and 2,445.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.79, 7,825.51 and 2,445.73 is: 3,665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.79 : 7,825.51 = 2,445.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.79/7,825.51 = 2,445.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.79x = 7,825.51 × 2,445.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.79x = 19,139,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,139,084.57/5,220.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.94

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