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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.43, 7,831.79 and 2,448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.43, 7,831.79 and 2,448.71 is: 3,672.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.43 : 7,831.79 = 2,448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.43/7,831.79 = 2,448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.43x = 7,831.79 × 2,448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.43x = 19,177,782.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,177,782.49/5,221.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.90

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