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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.27, 7,981.74 and 2,202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.27, 7,981.74 and 2,202.30 is: 3,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.27 : 7,981.74 = 2,202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.27/7,981.74 = 2,202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.27x = 7,981.74 × 2,202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.27x = 17,578,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578,186.00/5,324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.52

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