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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.62, 7,841.04 and 2,454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.62, 7,841.04 and 2,454.92 is: 3,682.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.62 : 7,841.04 = 2,454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.62/7,841.04 = 2,454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.62x = 7,841.04 × 2,454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.62x = 19,249,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,249,125.92/5,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.20

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