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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.44, 7,955.76 and 2,184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.44, 7,955.76 and 2,184.90 is: 3,274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.44 : 7,955.76 = 2,184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.44/7,955.76 = 2,184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.44x = 7,955.76 × 2,184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.44x = 17,382,540.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,382,540.02/5,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.51

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