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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.33, 7,914.56 and 2,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.33, 7,914.56 and 2,160.52 is: 3,239.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.33 : 7,914.56 = 2,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.33/7,914.56 = 2,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.33x = 7,914.56 × 2,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.33x = 17,099,565.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,099,565.17/5,278.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.58

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