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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,300.48, 7,950.08 and 2,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,300.48, 7,950.08 and 2,219.52 is: 3,329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,300.48 : 7,950.08 = 2,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,300.48/7,950.08 = 2,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,300.48x = 7,950.08 × 2,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,300.48x = 17,645,361.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645,361.56/5,300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.01

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