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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,244.94, 7,866.33 and 1,546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,244.94, 7,866.33 and 1,546.39 is: 2,319.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,244.94 : 7,866.33 = 1,546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,244.94/7,866.33 = 1,546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,244.94x = 7,866.33 × 1,546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,244.94x = 12,164,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,164,414.05/5,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.27

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