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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,205.99, 7,802.28 and 1,915.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,205.99, 7,802.28 and 1,915.19 is: 2,870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,205.99 : 7,802.28 = 1,915.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,205.99/7,802.28 = 1,915.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,205.99x = 7,802.28 × 1,915.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,205.99x = 14,942,809.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,942,809.62/5,205.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.31

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