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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.59, 7,915.90 and 2,156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.59, 7,915.90 and 2,156.93 is: 3,234.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.59 : 7,915.90 = 2,156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.59/7,915.90 = 2,156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.59x = 7,915.90 × 2,156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.59x = 17,074,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,074,031.40/5,278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.58

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