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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,258.70, 7,888.05 and 2,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,258.70, 7,888.05 and 2,180.70 is: 3,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,258.70 : 7,888.05 = 2,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,258.70/7,888.05 = 2,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,258.70x = 7,888.05 × 2,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,258.70x = 17,201,470.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,201,470.64/5,258.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.05

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