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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.86, 7,942.89 and 2,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.86, 7,942.89 and 2,177.12 is: 3,263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.86 : 7,942.89 = 2,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.86/7,942.89 = 2,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.86x = 7,942.89 × 2,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.86x = 17,292,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,624.68/5,298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.46

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