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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.12, 7,809.92 and 2,898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.12, 7,809.92 and 2,898.24 is: 4,348.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.12 : 7,809.92 = 2,898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.12/7,809.92 = 2,898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.12x = 7,809.92 × 2,898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.12x = 22,635,022.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635,022.54/5,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.61

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