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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.49, 7,833.36 and 2,449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.49, 7,833.36 and 2,449.80 is: 3,674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.49 : 7,833.36 = 2,449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.49/7,833.36 = 2,449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.49x = 7,833.36 × 2,449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.49x = 19,190,165.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190,165.33/5,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.52

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