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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.29, 7,945.07 and 2,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.29, 7,945.07 and 2,177.76 is: 3,263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.29 : 7,945.07 = 2,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.29/7,945.07 = 2,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.29x = 7,945.07 × 2,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.29x = 17,302,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302,444.75/5,301.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.82

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