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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.58, 7,944.87 and 2,174.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.58, 7,944.87 and 2,174.41 is: 3,261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.58 : 7,944.87 = 2,174.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.58/7,944.87 = 2,174.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.58x = 7,944.87 × 2,174.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.58x = 17,275,365.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,275,365.05/5,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,261.61

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