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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.36, 7,958.52 and 2,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.36, 7,958.52 and 2,184.64 is: 3,277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.36 : 7,958.52 = 2,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.36/7,958.52 = 2,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.36x = 7,958.52 × 2,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.36x = 17,386,501.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,386,501.13/5,305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.16

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