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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.40, 7,848.60 and 2,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.40, 7,848.60 and 2,899.60 is: 4,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.40 : 7,848.60 = 2,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.40/7,848.60 = 2,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.40x = 7,848.60 × 2,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.40x = 22,757,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,757,800.56/5,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.40

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