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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.19, 7,909.78 and 2,154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.19, 7,909.78 and 2,154.66 is: 3,231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.19 : 7,909.78 = 2,154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.19/7,909.78 = 2,154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.19x = 7,909.78 × 2,154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.19x = 17,042,875.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,042,875.80/5,273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,231.99

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