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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.54, 7,817.40 and 2,289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.54, 7,817.40 and 2,289.24 is: 3,433.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.54 : 7,817.40 = 2,289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.54/7,817.40 = 2,289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.54x = 7,817.40 × 2,289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.54x = 17,895,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,895,904.78/5,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.90

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