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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.74, 7,812.33 and 2,435.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.74, 7,812.33 and 2,435.86 is: 3,652.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.74 : 7,812.33 = 2,435.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.74/7,812.33 = 2,435.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.74x = 7,812.33 × 2,435.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.74x = 19,029,742.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,029,742.15/5,210.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,652.02

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