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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.65, 7,952.27 and 2,180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.65, 7,952.27 and 2,180.79 is: 3,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.65 : 7,952.27 = 2,180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.65/7,952.27 = 2,180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.65x = 7,952.27 × 2,180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.65x = 17,342,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342,219.99/5,301.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.10

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