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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,237.81, 7,859.27 and 2,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,237.81, 7,859.27 and 2,464.76 is: 3,698.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,237.81 : 7,859.27 = 2,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,237.81/7,859.27 = 2,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,237.81x = 7,859.27 × 2,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,237.81x = 19,371,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371,175.03/5,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.33

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