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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.30, 7,952.90 and 2,184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.30, 7,952.90 and 2,184.35 is: 3,273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.30 : 7,952.90 = 2,184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.30/7,952.90 = 2,184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.30x = 7,952.90 × 2,184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.30x = 17,371,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371,926.08/5,306.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.83

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