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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.19, 7,808.60 and 2,244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.19, 7,808.60 and 2,244.47 is: 3,367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.19 : 7,808.60 = 2,244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.19/7,808.60 = 2,244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.19x = 7,808.60 × 2,244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.19x = 17,526,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,526,193.57/5,205.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,367.06

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