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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.51, 7,946.91 and 2,177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.51, 7,946.91 and 2,177.89 is: 3,266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.51 : 7,946.91 = 2,177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.51/7,946.91 = 2,177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.51x = 7,946.91 × 2,177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.51x = 17,307,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,307,475.95/5,298.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,266.48

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