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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.95, 7,814.97 and 2,743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.95, 7,814.97 and 2,743.52 is: 4,117.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.95 : 7,814.97 = 2,743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.95/7,814.97 = 2,743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.95x = 7,814.97 × 2,743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.95x = 21,440,487.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,440,487.42/5,206.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,117.67

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