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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,272.84, 7,910.86 and 2,195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,272.84, 7,910.86 and 2,195.08 is: 3,293.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,272.84 : 7,910.86 = 2,195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,272.84/7,910.86 = 2,195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,272.84x = 7,910.86 × 2,195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,272.84x = 17,364,970.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364,970.57/5,272.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.29

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