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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.91, 7,867.40 and 1,547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.91, 7,867.40 and 1,547.19 is: 2,320.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.91 : 7,867.40 = 1,547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.91/7,867.40 = 1,547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.91x = 7,867.40 × 1,547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.91x = 12,172,362.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172,362.61/5,244.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.80

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