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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.88, 7,861.84 and 2,325.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.88, 7,861.84 and 2,325.24 is: 3,485.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.88 : 7,861.84 = 2,325.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.88/7,861.84 = 2,325.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.88x = 7,861.84 × 2,325.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.88x = 18,280,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,664.84/5,244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.43

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