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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.48, 7,820.88 and 2,292.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.48, 7,820.88 and 2,292.24 is: 3,437.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.48 : 7,820.88 = 2,292.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.48/7,820.88 = 2,292.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.48x = 7,820.88 × 2,292.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.48x = 17,927,333.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,927,333.97/5,214.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.99

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