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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.94, 7,832.54 and 2,449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.94, 7,832.54 and 2,449.22 is: 3,673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.94 : 7,832.54 = 2,449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.94/7,832.54 = 2,449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.94x = 7,832.54 × 2,449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.94x = 19,183,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,183,562.21/5,221.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.65

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