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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.90, 7,918.97 and 2,160.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.90, 7,918.97 and 2,160.34 is: 3,237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.90 : 7,918.97 = 2,160.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.90/7,918.97 = 2,160.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.90x = 7,918.97 × 2,160.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.90x = 17,107,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,107,653.25/5,283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,237.69

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