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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.10, 7,810.07 and 2,286.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.10, 7,810.07 and 2,286.45 is: 3,430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.10 : 7,810.07 = 2,286.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.10/7,810.07 = 2,286.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.10x = 7,810.07 × 2,286.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.10x = 17,857,323.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,857,323.12/5,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.08

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