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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.84, 7,802.54 and 2,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.84, 7,802.54 and 2,604 is: 3,905.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.84 : 7,802.54 = 2,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.84/7,802.54 = 2,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.84x = 7,802.54 × 2,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.84x = 20,317,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,317,814.16/5,202.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.14

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