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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.49, 7,836.36 and 2,451.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.49, 7,836.36 and 2,451.80 is: 3,677.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.49 : 7,836.36 = 2,451.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.49/7,836.36 = 2,451.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.49x = 7,836.36 × 2,451.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.49x = 19,213,187.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,213,187.45/5,224.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.52

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