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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.02, 7,951.33 and 2,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.02, 7,951.33 and 2,180.16 is: 3,270.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.02 : 7,951.33 = 2,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.02/7,951.33 = 2,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.02x = 7,951.33 × 2,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.02x = 17,335,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,335,160.71/5,301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.16

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