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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,243.19, 7,853.44 and 2,465.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,243.19, 7,853.44 and 2,465.70 is: 3,693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,243.19 : 7,853.44 = 2,465.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,243.19/7,853.44 = 2,465.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,243.19x = 7,853.44 × 2,465.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,243.19x = 19,364,227.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,364,227.01/5,243.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.21

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