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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.47, 7,831.22 and 2,448.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.47, 7,831.22 and 2,448.89 is: 3,670.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.47 : 7,831.22 = 2,448.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.47/7,831.22 = 2,448.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.47x = 7,831.22 × 2,448.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.47x = 19,177,744.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,177,744.95/5,224.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.75

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