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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.97, 7,823.48 and 2,293.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.97, 7,823.48 and 2,293.27 is: 3,440.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.97 : 7,823.48 = 2,293.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.97/7,823.48 = 2,293.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.97x = 7,823.48 × 2,293.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.97x = 17,941,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,941,351.98/5,214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.36

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