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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.02, 7,949.43 and 2,180.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.02, 7,949.43 and 2,180.72 is: 3,271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.02 : 7,949.43 = 2,180.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.02/7,949.43 = 2,180.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.02x = 7,949.43 × 2,180.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.02x = 17,335,441.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,335,441.24/5,299.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.44

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