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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.46, 7,952.80 and 2,182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.46, 7,952.80 and 2,182.92 is: 3,271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.46 : 7,952.80 = 2,182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.46/7,952.80 = 2,182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.46x = 7,952.80 × 2,182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.46x = 17,360,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360,294.99/5,306.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.54

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