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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.02, 7,952.82 and 2,181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.02, 7,952.82 and 2,181.17 is: 3,271.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.02 : 7,952.82 = 2,181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.02/7,952.82 = 2,181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.02x = 7,952.82 × 2,181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.02x = 17,346,412.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,346,412.64/5,302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.66

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