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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.76, 7,837.02 and 2,450.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.76, 7,837.02 and 2,450.70 is: 3,675.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.76 : 7,837.02 = 2,450.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.76/7,837.02 = 2,450.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.76x = 7,837.02 × 2,450.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.76x = 19,206,184.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,206,184.91/5,225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.29

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