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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.40, 7,913.90 and 2,158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.40, 7,913.90 and 2,158.98 is: 3,237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.40 : 7,913.90 = 2,158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.40/7,913.90 = 2,158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.40x = 7,913.90 × 2,158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.40x = 17,085,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,085,951.82/5,277.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.57

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