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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,231.79, 7,849.04 and 1,533.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,231.79, 7,849.04 and 1,533.87 is: 2,301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,231.79 : 7,849.04 = 1,533.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,231.79/7,849.04 = 1,533.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,231.79x = 7,849.04 × 1,533.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,231.79x = 12,039,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,039,399.32/5,231.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,301.20

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