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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,202.92, 7,804.08 and 2,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,202.92, 7,804.08 and 2,281.24 is: 3,421.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,202.92 : 7,804.08 = 2,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,202.92/7,804.08 = 2,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,202.92x = 7,804.08 × 2,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,202.92x = 17,802,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,802,979.46/5,202.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.73

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