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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.89, 7,910.83 and 2,152.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.89, 7,910.83 and 2,152.23 is: 3,227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.89 : 7,910.83 = 2,152.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.89/7,910.83 = 2,152.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.89x = 7,910.83 × 2,152.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.89x = 17,025,914.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,914.89/5,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,227.12

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