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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.90, 7,826.96 and 2,446.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.90, 7,826.96 and 2,446.11 is: 3,667.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.90 : 7,826.96 = 2,446.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.90/7,826.96 = 2,446.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.90x = 7,826.96 × 2,446.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.90x = 19,145,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145,611.24/5,220.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.11

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