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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.31, 7,858.52 and 2,464.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.31, 7,858.52 and 2,464.26 is: 3,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.31 : 7,858.52 = 2,464.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.31/7,858.52 = 2,464.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.31x = 7,858.52 × 2,464.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.31x = 19,365,403.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,365,403.95/5,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,697.59

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