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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.77, 7,849.83 and 2,457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.77, 7,849.83 and 2,457.53 is: 3,688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.77 : 7,849.83 = 2,457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.77/7,849.83 = 2,457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.77x = 7,849.83 × 2,457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.77x = 19,291,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,291,192.72/5,230.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.02

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