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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.33, 7,949.73 and 2,179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.33, 7,949.73 and 2,179.17 is: 3,267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.33 : 7,949.73 = 2,179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.33/7,949.73 = 2,179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.33x = 7,949.73 × 2,179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.33x = 17,323,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,323,813.12/5,301.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,267.82

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