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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.28, 7,807.74 and 2,740.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.28, 7,807.74 and 2,740.24 is: 4,105.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.28 : 7,807.74 = 2,740.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.28/7,807.74 = 2,740.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.28x = 7,807.74 × 2,740.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.28x = 21,395,081.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,395,081.46/5,211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,105.53

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