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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.47, 7,947.18 and 2,180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.47, 7,947.18 and 2,180.53 is: 3,268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.47 : 7,947.18 = 2,180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.47/7,947.18 = 2,180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.47x = 7,947.18 × 2,180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.47x = 17,329,064.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,329,064.41/5,302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.11

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