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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.48, 7,965.77 and 2,194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.48, 7,965.77 and 2,194.60 is: 3,290.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.48 : 7,965.77 = 2,194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.48/7,965.77 = 2,194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.48x = 7,965.77 × 2,194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.48x = 17,481,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,481,678.84/5,312.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.68

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