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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.09, 7,808.70 and 2,430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.09, 7,808.70 and 2,430.36 is: 3,646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.09 : 7,808.70 = 2,430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.09/7,808.70 = 2,430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.09x = 7,808.70 × 2,430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.09x = 18,977,966.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,977,966.77/5,204.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.74

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