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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,287.16, 7,930.74 and 2,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,287.16, 7,930.74 and 2,207 is: 3,310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,287.16 : 7,930.74 = 2,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,287.16/7,930.74 = 2,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,287.16x = 7,930.74 × 2,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,287.16x = 17,503,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,503,143.18/5,287.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.50

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