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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.99, 7,821.63 and 2,292.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.99, 7,821.63 and 2,292.34 is: 3,440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.99 : 7,821.63 = 2,292.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.99/7,821.63 = 2,292.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.99x = 7,821.63 × 2,292.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.99x = 17,929,835.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,929,835.31/5,211.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.11

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