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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.20, 7,933.82 and 2,168.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.20, 7,933.82 and 2,168.67 is: 3,253.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.20 : 7,933.82 = 2,168.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.20/7,933.82 = 2,168.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.20x = 7,933.82 × 2,168.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.20x = 17,205,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205,856.33/5,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.02

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