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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.41, 7,818.93 and 2,289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.41, 7,818.93 and 2,289.94 is: 3,435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.41 : 7,818.93 = 2,289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.41/7,818.93 = 2,289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.41x = 7,818.93 × 2,289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.41x = 17,904,861.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,904,861.02/5,211.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,435.71

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