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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.44, 7,947.66 and 2,180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.44, 7,947.66 and 2,180.12 is: 3,270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.44 : 7,947.66 = 2,180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.44/7,947.66 = 2,180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.44x = 7,947.66 × 2,180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.44x = 17,326,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326,852.52/5,298.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.18

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