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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,273.79, 7,910.52 and 2,153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,273.79, 7,910.52 and 2,153.82 is: 3,230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,273.79 : 7,910.52 = 2,153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,273.79/7,910.52 = 2,153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,273.79x = 7,910.52 × 2,153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,273.79x = 17,037,857.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,037,857.77/5,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,230.67

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