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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.14, 7,858.86 and 2,609.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.14, 7,858.86 and 2,609.15 is: 3,910.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.14 : 7,858.86 = 2,609.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.14/7,858.86 = 2,609.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.14x = 7,858.86 × 2,609.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.14x = 20,504,921.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,504,921.22/5,244.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,910.06

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