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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.22, 7,809.35 and 2,431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.22, 7,809.35 and 2,431.22 is: 3,646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.22 : 7,809.35 = 2,431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.22/7,809.35 = 2,431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.22x = 7,809.35 × 2,431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.22x = 18,986,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,986,196.70/5,207.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,646.13

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