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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.52, 7,806.83 and 2,084.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.52, 7,806.83 and 2,084.79 is: 3,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.52 : 7,806.83 = 2,084.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.52/7,806.83 = 2,084.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.52x = 7,806.83 × 2,084.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.52x = 16,275,590.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,275,590.69/5,204.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.20

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