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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.52, 7,808.33 and 2,085.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.52, 7,808.33 and 2,085.79 is: 3,128.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.52 : 7,808.33 = 2,085.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.52/7,808.33 = 2,085.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.52x = 7,808.33 × 2,085.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.52x = 16,286,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286,536.63/5,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,128.71

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