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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.59, 7,832.25 and 2,450.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.59, 7,832.25 and 2,450.87 is: 3,674.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.59 : 7,832.25 = 2,450.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.59/7,832.25 = 2,450.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.59x = 7,832.25 × 2,450.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.59x = 19,195,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195,826.56/5,223.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.83

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