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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.37, 7,830.22 and 2,449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.37, 7,830.22 and 2,449.34 is: 3,673.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.37 : 7,830.22 = 2,449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.37/7,830.22 = 2,449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.37x = 7,830.22 × 2,449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.37x = 19,178,871.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,178,871.05/5,221.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.15

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