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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.94, 7,827.68 and 2,446.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.94, 7,827.68 and 2,446.09 is: 3,667.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.94 : 7,827.68 = 2,446.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.94/7,827.68 = 2,446.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.94x = 7,827.68 × 2,446.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.94x = 19,147,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,147,209.77/5,220.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.39

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