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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,199.97, 7,800.90 and 2,388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,199.97, 7,800.90 and 2,388.98 is: 3,583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,199.97 : 7,800.90 = 2,388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,199.97/7,800.90 = 2,388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,199.97x = 7,800.90 × 2,388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,199.97x = 18,636,174.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,636,174.58/5,199.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,583.90

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