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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,234.68, 7,849.89 and 2,601.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,234.68, 7,849.89 and 2,601.24 is: 3,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,234.68 : 7,849.89 = 2,601.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,234.68/7,849.89 = 2,601.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,234.68x = 7,849.89 × 2,601.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,234.68x = 20,419,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,419,433.19/5,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.80

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