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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.58, 7,844.93 and 2,304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.58, 7,844.93 and 2,304.84 is: 3,458.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.58 : 7,844.93 = 2,304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.58/7,844.93 = 2,304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.58x = 7,844.93 × 2,304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.58x = 18,081,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081,296.94/5,228.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.17

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