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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.48, 7,708.32 and 2,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.48, 7,708.32 and 2,217 is: 3,325.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.48 : 7,708.32 = 2,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.48/7,708.32 = 2,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.48x = 7,708.32 × 2,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.48x = 17,089,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,089,345.44/5,139.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.11

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