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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.60, 7,814.40 and 2,287.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.60, 7,814.40 and 2,287.93 is: 3,431.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.60 : 7,814.40 = 2,287.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.60/7,814.40 = 2,287.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.60x = 7,814.40 × 2,287.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.60x = 17,878,749.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,878,749.68/5,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.89

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