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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.60, 7,830.96 and 2,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.60, 7,830.96 and 2,298.24 is: 3,447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.60 : 7,830.96 = 2,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.60/7,830.96 = 2,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.60x = 7,830.96 × 2,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.60x = 17,997,425.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,997,425.51/5,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.39

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