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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.31, 7,805.61 and 1,693.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.31, 7,805.61 and 1,693.83 is: 2,540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.31 : 7,805.61 = 1,693.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.31/7,805.61 = 1,693.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.31x = 7,805.61 × 1,693.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.31x = 13,221,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,221,376.39/5,204.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.47

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