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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.82, 7,809.36 and 2,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.82, 7,809.36 and 2,282.96 is: 3,426.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.82 : 7,809.36 = 2,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.82/7,809.36 = 2,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.82x = 7,809.36 × 2,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.82x = 17,828,456.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,828,456.51/5,203.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.03

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