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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.78, 7,959.29 and 2,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.78, 7,959.29 and 2,187.24 is: 3,278.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.78 : 7,959.29 = 2,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.78/7,959.29 = 2,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.78x = 7,959.29 × 2,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.78x = 17,408,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,408,866.52/5,310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.02

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