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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.67, 7,804.23 and 2,284.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.67, 7,804.23 and 2,284.59 is: 3,424.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.67 : 7,804.23 = 2,284.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.67/7,804.23 = 2,284.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.67x = 7,804.23 × 2,284.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.67x = 17,829,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829,465.82/5,206.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.35

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