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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.15, 7,946.63 and 2,178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.15, 7,946.63 and 2,178.84 is: 3,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.15 : 7,946.63 = 2,178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.15/7,946.63 = 2,178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.15x = 7,946.63 × 2,178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.15x = 17,314,435.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314,435.31/5,297.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.63

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