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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.02, 7,832.68 and 2,449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.02, 7,832.68 and 2,449.31 is: 3,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.02 : 7,832.68 = 2,449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.02/7,832.68 = 2,449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.02x = 7,832.68 × 2,449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.02x = 19,184,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184,661.45/5,222.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.80

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