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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.02, 7,931.69 and 2,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.02, 7,931.69 and 2,168.14 is: 3,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.02 : 7,931.69 = 2,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.02/7,931.69 = 2,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.02x = 7,931.69 × 2,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.02x = 17,197,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,197,014.36/5,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.46

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