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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.63, 7,817.24 and 2,090.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.63, 7,817.24 and 2,090.70 is: 3,135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.63 : 7,817.24 = 2,090.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.63/7,817.24 = 2,090.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.63x = 7,817.24 × 2,090.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.63x = 16,343,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,343,508.89/5,211.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.97

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