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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,228.94, 7,844.93 and 2,107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,228.94, 7,844.93 and 2,107.33 is: 3,161.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,228.94 : 7,844.93 = 2,107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,228.94/7,844.93 = 2,107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,228.94x = 7,844.93 × 2,107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,228.94x = 16,531,856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,531,856.34/5,228.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.61

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