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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.20, 7,951.76 and 2,221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.20, 7,951.76 and 2,221.04 is: 3,331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.20 : 7,951.76 = 2,221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.20/7,951.76 = 2,221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.20x = 7,951.76 × 2,221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.20x = 17,661,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,661,177.03/5,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.54

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