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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.99, 7,818.63 and 2,290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.99, 7,818.63 and 2,290.34 is: 3,437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.99 : 7,818.63 = 2,290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.99/7,818.63 = 2,290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.99x = 7,818.63 × 2,290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.99x = 17,907,331.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,907,331.99/5,209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.12

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