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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.82, 7,854.19 and 3,046.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.82, 7,854.19 and 3,046.89 is: 4,562.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.82 : 7,854.19 = 3,046.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.82/7,854.19 = 3,046.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.82x = 7,854.19 × 3,046.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.82x = 23,930,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930,852.97/5,244.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.76

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