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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,217.85, 7,828.58 and 2,295.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,217.85, 7,828.58 and 2,295.73 is: 3,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,217.85 : 7,828.58 = 2,295.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,217.85/7,828.58 = 2,295.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,217.85x = 7,828.58 × 2,295.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,217.85x = 17,972,305.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,972,305.96/5,217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,444.39

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