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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.80, 7,830.78 and 2,298.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.80, 7,830.78 and 2,298.52 is: 3,446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.80 : 7,830.78 = 2,298.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.80/7,830.78 = 2,298.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.80x = 7,830.78 × 2,298.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.80x = 17,999,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,204.45/5,222.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.27

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