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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.51, 7,834.26 and 1,934.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.51, 7,834.26 and 1,934.81 is: 2,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.51 : 7,834.26 = 1,934.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.51/7,834.26 = 1,934.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.51x = 7,834.26 × 1,934.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.51x = 15,157,804.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,157,804.59/5,222.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,902.40

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