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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,210.80, 7,811.46 and 1,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,210.80, 7,811.46 and 1,921.60 is: 2,880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,210.80 : 7,811.46 = 1,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,210.80/7,811.46 = 1,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,210.80x = 7,811.46 × 1,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,210.80x = 15,010,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,010,501.54/5,210.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,880.65

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