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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.91, 7,809.14 and 1,508.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.91, 7,809.14 and 1,508.13 is: 2,261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.91 : 7,809.14 = 1,508.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.91/7,809.14 = 1,508.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.91x = 7,809.14 × 1,508.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.91x = 11,777,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,777,190.77/5,206.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,261.84

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