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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.97, 7,839.33 and 1,941.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.97, 7,839.33 and 1,941.27 is: 2,909.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.97 : 7,839.33 = 1,941.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.97/7,839.33 = 1,941.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.97x = 7,839.33 × 1,941.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.97x = 15,218,230.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218,230.39/5,229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,909.81

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