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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,212.48, 7,817.88 and 2,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,212.48, 7,817.88 and 2,290.24 is: 3,434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,212.48 : 7,817.88 = 2,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,212.48/7,817.88 = 2,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,212.48x = 7,817.88 × 2,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,212.48x = 17,904,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,904,821.49/5,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.99

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