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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.04, 7,933.97 and 2,170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.04, 7,933.97 and 2,170.48 is: 3,254.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.04 : 7,933.97 = 2,170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.04/7,933.97 = 2,170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.04x = 7,933.97 × 2,170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.04x = 17,220,523.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,220,523.21/5,291.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.66

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