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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295, 7,942.50 and 2,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295, 7,942.50 and 2,217 is: 3,325.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295 : 7,942.50 = 2,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295/7,942.50 = 2,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295x = 7,942.50 × 2,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295x = 17,608,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,608,522.50/5,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,325.50

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