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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.05, 7,955.82 and 2,183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.05, 7,955.82 and 2,183.27 is: 3,274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.05 : 7,955.82 = 2,183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.05/7,955.82 = 2,183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.05x = 7,955.82 × 2,183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.05x = 17,369,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,369,723.02/5,304.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.81

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