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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,207.67, 7,805.73 and 2,285.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,207.67, 7,805.73 and 2,285.59 is: 3,425.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,207.67 : 7,805.73 = 2,285.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,207.67/7,805.73 = 2,285.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,207.67x = 7,805.73 × 2,285.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,207.67x = 17,840,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,840,698.43/5,207.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.85

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