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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.78, 7,935.90 and 2,823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.78, 7,935.90 and 2,823.30 is: 4,235.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.78 : 7,935.90 = 2,823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.78/7,935.90 = 2,823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.78x = 7,935.90 × 2,823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.78x = 22,405,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,426.47/5,289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,235.61

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