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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.66, 7,965.99 and 2,192.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.66, 7,965.99 and 2,192.43 is: 3,288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.66 : 7,965.99 = 2,192.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.66/7,965.99 = 2,192.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.66x = 7,965.99 × 2,192.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.66x = 17,464,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,464,875.46/5,310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.65

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