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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.52, 7,833.56 and 2,300.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.52, 7,833.56 and 2,300.88 is: 3,452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.52 : 7,833.56 = 2,300.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.52/7,833.56 = 2,300.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.52x = 7,833.56 × 2,300.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.52x = 18,024,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,024,081.53/5,220.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.55

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