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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.10, 7,807.35 and 2,281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.10, 7,807.35 and 2,281.70 is: 3,423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.10 : 7,807.35 = 2,281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.10/7,807.35 = 2,281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.10x = 7,807.35 × 2,281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.10x = 17,814,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,814,030.50/5,203.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.73

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