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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,203.98, 7,807.73 and 2,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,203.98, 7,807.73 and 2,284.20 is: 3,427.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,203.98 : 7,807.73 = 2,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,203.98/7,807.73 = 2,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,203.98x = 7,807.73 × 2,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,203.98x = 17,834,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,405.45/5,203.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.07

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