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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.19, 7,854.94 and 2,466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.19, 7,854.94 and 2,466.70 is: 3,694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.19 : 7,854.94 = 2,466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.19/7,854.94 = 2,466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.19x = 7,854.94 × 2,466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.19x = 19,375,780.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,375,780.50/5,244.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.71

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