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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,204.88, 7,808.46 and 1,507.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,204.88, 7,808.46 and 1,507.26 is: 2,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,204.88 : 7,808.46 = 1,507.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,204.88/7,808.46 = 1,507.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,204.88x = 7,808.46 × 1,507.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,204.88x = 11,769,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,769,379.42/5,204.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.22

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