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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,208.05, 7,805.92 and 2,741.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,208.05, 7,805.92 and 2,741.60 is: 4,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,208.05 : 7,805.92 = 2,741.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,208.05/7,805.92 = 2,741.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,208.05x = 7,805.92 × 2,741.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,208.05x = 21,400,710.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,400,710.27/5,208.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.16

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