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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.96, 7,804.62 and 2,431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.96, 7,804.62 and 2,431.17 is: 3,644.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.96 : 7,804.62 = 2,431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.96/7,804.62 = 2,431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.96x = 7,804.62 × 2,431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.96x = 18,974,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,974,358.01/5,205.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,644.74

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