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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.70, 7,924.02 and 2,164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.70, 7,924.02 and 2,164.16 is: 3,246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.70 : 7,924.02 = 2,164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.70/7,924.02 = 2,164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.70x = 7,924.02 × 2,164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.70x = 17,148,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,148,807.50/5,282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,246.22

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