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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,221.39, 7,827.29 and 2,257.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,221.39, 7,827.29 and 2,257.98 is: 3,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,221.39 : 7,827.29 = 2,257.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,221.39/7,827.29 = 2,257.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,221.39x = 7,827.29 × 2,257.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,221.39x = 17,673,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,852.98/5,221.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.89

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