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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,230.67, 7,846.37 and 2,110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,230.67, 7,846.37 and 2,110.70 is: 3,166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,230.67 : 7,846.37 = 2,110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,230.67/7,846.37 = 2,110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,230.67x = 7,846.37 × 2,110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,230.67x = 16,561,333.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,561,333.16/5,230.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.20

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