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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.78, 7,955.28 and 2,184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.78, 7,955.28 and 2,184.66 is: 3,276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.78 : 7,955.28 = 2,184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.78/7,955.28 = 2,184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.78x = 7,955.28 × 2,184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.78x = 17,379,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379,582.00/5,304.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,276.21

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