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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.58, 7,839.20 and 2,451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.58, 7,839.20 and 2,451.13 is: 3,673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.58 : 7,839.20 = 2,451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.58/7,839.20 = 2,451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.58x = 7,839.20 × 2,451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.58x = 19,214,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214,892.74/5,230.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.57

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