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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.41, 7,951.50 and 2,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.41, 7,951.50 and 2,182.92 is: 3,273.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.41 : 7,951.50 = 2,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.41/7,951.50 = 2,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.41x = 7,951.50 × 2,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.41x = 17,357,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357,488.38/5,302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.51

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