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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,208.23, 7,815.41 and 1,921.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,208.23, 7,815.41 and 1,921.58 is: 2,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,208.23 : 7,815.41 = 1,921.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,208.23/7,815.41 = 1,921.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,208.23x = 7,815.41 × 1,921.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,208.23x = 15,017,935.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,935.55/5,208.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.50

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