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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.44, 7,811.10 and 2,285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.44, 7,811.10 and 2,285.04 is: 3,428.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.44 : 7,811.10 = 2,285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.44/7,811.10 = 2,285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.44x = 7,811.10 × 2,285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.44x = 17,848,675.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848,675.94/5,206.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.19

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