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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,307.46, 7,954.30 and 2,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,307.46, 7,954.30 and 2,183.92 is: 3,273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,307.46 : 7,954.30 = 2,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,307.46/7,954.30 = 2,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,307.46x = 7,954.30 × 2,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,307.46x = 17,371,554.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371,554.86/5,307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.04

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