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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,239.48, 7,855.90 and 2,464.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,239.48, 7,855.90 and 2,464.36 is: 3,694.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,239.48 : 7,855.90 = 2,464.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,239.48/7,855.90 = 2,464.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,239.48x = 7,855.90 × 2,464.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,239.48x = 19,359,765.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,765.72/5,239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.98

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