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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.44, 7,807.32 and 2,432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.44, 7,807.32 and 2,432 is: 3,647.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.44 : 7,807.32 = 2,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.44/7,807.32 = 2,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.44x = 7,807.32 × 2,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.44x = 18,987,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987,402.24/5,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.61

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