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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.61, 7,849.98 and 2,458.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.61, 7,849.98 and 2,458.17 is: 3,688.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.61 : 7,849.98 = 2,458.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.61/7,849.98 = 2,458.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.61x = 7,849.98 × 2,458.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.61x = 19,296,585.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,296,585.34/5,231.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.46

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