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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.80, 7,704.30 and 2,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.80, 7,704.30 and 2,214.20 is: 3,322.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.80 : 7,704.30 = 2,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.80/7,704.30 = 2,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.80x = 7,704.30 × 2,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.80x = 17,058,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,861.06/5,133.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.85

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