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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.25, 7,810.47 and 2,284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.25, 7,810.47 and 2,284.56 is: 3,428.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.25 : 7,810.47 = 2,284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.25/7,810.47 = 2,284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.25x = 7,810.47 × 2,284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.25x = 17,843,487.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,843,487.34/5,204.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.64

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