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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.02, 7,953.93 and 2,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.02, 7,953.93 and 2,183.72 is: 3,275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.02 : 7,953.93 = 2,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.02/7,953.93 = 2,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.02x = 7,953.93 × 2,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.02x = 17,369,116.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,369,116.25/5,302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,275.94

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