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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.22, 7,804.92 and 2,281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.22, 7,804.92 and 2,281.82 is: 3,422.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.22 : 7,804.92 = 2,281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.22/7,804.92 = 2,281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.22x = 7,804.92 × 2,281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.22x = 17,809,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,809,422.55/5,204.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.11

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