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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.22, 7,804.91 and 2,428.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.22, 7,804.91 and 2,428.16 is: 3,641.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.22 : 7,804.91 = 2,428.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.22/7,804.91 = 2,428.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.22x = 7,804.91 × 2,428.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.22x = 18,951,519.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,951,519.10/5,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,641.57

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