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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.45, 7,958.13 and 2,189.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.45, 7,958.13 and 2,189.61 is: 3,283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.45 : 7,958.13 = 2,189.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.45/7,958.13 = 2,189.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.45x = 7,958.13 × 2,189.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.45x = 17,425,201.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,425,201.03/5,307.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.16

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