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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.88, 7,806.48 and 2,392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.88, 7,806.48 and 2,392.04 is: 3,588.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.88 : 7,806.48 = 2,392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.88/7,806.48 = 2,392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.88x = 7,806.48 × 2,392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.88x = 18,673,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673,412.42/5,203.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.36

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