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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,304.92, 7,954.86 and 2,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,304.92, 7,954.86 and 2,183.72 is: 3,274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,304.92 : 7,954.86 = 2,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,304.92/7,954.86 = 2,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,304.92x = 7,954.86 × 2,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,304.92x = 17,371,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371,186.88/5,304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.54

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