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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.34, 7,955.08 and 2,181.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.34, 7,955.08 and 2,181.66 is: 3,273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.34 : 7,955.08 = 2,181.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.34/7,955.08 = 2,181.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.34x = 7,955.08 × 2,181.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.34x = 17,355,294.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,355,294.46/5,301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.76

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