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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.52, 7,955.08 and 2,182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.52, 7,955.08 and 2,182.66 is: 3,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.52 : 7,955.08 = 2,182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.52/7,955.08 = 2,182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.52x = 7,955.08 × 2,182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.52x = 17,363,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,363,209.57/5,303.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.90

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