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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.20, 7,945.78 and 2,135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.20, 7,945.78 and 2,135.63 is: 3,202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.20 : 7,945.78 = 2,135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.20/7,945.78 = 2,135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.20x = 7,945.78 × 2,135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.20x = 16,969,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,969,201.07/5,298.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.83

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