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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.30, 7,955.20 and 2,182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.30, 7,955.20 and 2,182.80 is: 3,275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.30 : 7,955.20 = 2,182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.30/7,955.20 = 2,182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.30x = 7,955.20 × 2,182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.30x = 17,364,610.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364,610.56/5,301.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.54

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