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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.72, 7,823.16 and 2,610.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.72, 7,823.16 and 2,610.48 is: 3,923.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.72 : 7,823.16 = 2,610.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.72/7,823.16 = 2,610.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.72x = 7,823.16 × 2,610.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.72x = 20,422,202.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,422,202.72/5,205.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.03

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