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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.13, 7,950.48 and 2,180.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.13, 7,950.48 and 2,180.47 is: 3,270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.13 : 7,950.48 = 2,180.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.13/7,950.48 = 2,180.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.13x = 7,950.48 × 2,180.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.13x = 17,335,783.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,335,783.13/5,301.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,270.21

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