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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.41, 7,820.43 and 2,290.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.41, 7,820.43 and 2,290.94 is: 3,437.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.41 : 7,820.43 = 2,290.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.41/7,820.43 = 2,290.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.41x = 7,820.43 × 2,290.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.41x = 17,916,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,916,135.90/5,212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.21

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