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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.91, 7,808.64 and 1,508.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.91, 7,808.64 and 1,508.06 is: 2,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.91 : 7,808.64 = 1,508.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.91/7,808.64 = 1,508.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.91x = 7,808.64 × 1,508.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.91x = 11,775,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,775,889.54/5,205.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,262.02

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