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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.36, 7,833.57 and 1,935.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.36, 7,833.57 and 1,935.74 is: 2,904.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.36 : 7,833.57 = 1,935.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.36/7,833.57 = 1,935.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.36x = 7,833.57 × 1,935.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.36x = 15,163,754.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,163,754.79/5,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.73

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