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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.03, 7,803.15 and 2,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.03, 7,803.15 and 2,430.24 is: 3,643.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.03 : 7,803.15 = 2,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.03/7,803.15 = 2,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.03x = 7,803.15 × 2,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.03x = 18,963,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,963,527.26/5,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,643.31

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