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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.23, 7,652.43 and 2,179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.23, 7,652.43 and 2,179.83 is: 3,269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.23 : 7,652.43 = 2,179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.23/7,652.43 = 2,179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.23x = 7,652.43 × 2,179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.23x = 16,680,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,680,996.49/5,101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.99

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