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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.52, 7,837.96 and 2,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.52, 7,837.96 and 2,265.10 is: 3,395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.52 : 7,837.96 = 2,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.52/7,837.96 = 2,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.52x = 7,837.96 × 2,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.52x = 17,753,737.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,753,737.94/5,228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,395.56

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