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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,208.59, 7,813.80 and 1,921.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,208.59, 7,813.80 and 1,921.71 is: 2,882.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,208.59 : 7,813.80 = 1,921.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,208.59/7,813.80 = 1,921.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,208.59x = 7,813.80 × 1,921.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,208.59x = 15,015,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,015,857.60/5,208.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,882.90

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