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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.30, 7,954.70 and 2,182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.30, 7,954.70 and 2,182.52 is: 3,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.30 : 7,954.70 = 2,182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.30/7,954.70 = 2,182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.30x = 7,954.70 × 2,182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.30x = 17,361,300.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,361,300.82/5,303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.68

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