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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.15, 7,954.52 and 2,182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.15, 7,954.52 and 2,182.29 is: 3,273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.15 : 7,954.52 = 2,182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.15/7,954.52 = 2,182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.15x = 7,954.52 × 2,182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.15x = 17,359,058.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,359,058.54/5,303.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.35

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