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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.72, 7,997.80 and 2,209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.72, 7,997.80 and 2,209.80 is: 3,316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.72 : 7,997.80 = 2,209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.72/7,997.80 = 2,209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.72x = 7,997.80 × 2,209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.72x = 17,673,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673,538.44/5,329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.04

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