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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.82, 7,810.86 and 2,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.82, 7,810.86 and 2,283.96 is: 3,427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.82 : 7,810.86 = 2,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.82/7,810.86 = 2,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.82x = 7,810.86 × 2,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.82x = 17,839,691.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,839,691.81/5,204.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.53

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