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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.58, 7,838.91 and 2,300.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.58, 7,838.91 and 2,300.83 is: 3,452.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.58 : 7,838.91 = 2,300.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.58/7,838.91 = 2,300.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.58x = 7,838.91 × 2,300.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.58x = 18,035,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,035,999.30/5,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.14

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