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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.87, 7,832.47 and 2,450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.87, 7,832.47 and 2,450.84 is: 3,675.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.87 : 7,832.47 = 2,450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.87/7,832.47 = 2,450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.87x = 7,832.47 × 2,450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.87x = 19,196,130.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196,130.77/5,222.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.40

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