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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.20, 7,808.06 and 2,088.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.20, 7,808.06 and 2,088.52 is: 3,132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.20 : 7,808.06 = 2,088.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.20/7,808.06 = 2,088.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.20x = 7,808.06 × 2,088.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.20x = 16,307,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,307,289.47/5,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.28

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