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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.64, 7,948.12 and 2,180.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.64, 7,948.12 and 2,180.52 is: 3,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.64 : 7,948.12 = 2,180.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.64/7,948.12 = 2,180.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.64x = 7,948.12 × 2,180.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.64x = 17,331,034.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331,034.62/5,299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.23

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