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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,201.94, 7,795.98 and 2,277.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,201.94, 7,795.98 and 2,277.06 is: 3,412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,201.94 : 7,795.98 = 2,277.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,201.94/7,795.98 = 2,277.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,201.94x = 7,795.98 × 2,277.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,201.94x = 17,751,914.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,751,914.22/5,201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.56

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