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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,469.93, 8,204.49 and 2,180.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,469.93, 8,204.49 and 2,180.93 is: 3,271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,469.93 : 8,204.49 = 2,180.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,469.93/8,204.49 = 2,180.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,469.93x = 8,204.49 × 2,180.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,469.93x = 17,893,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,893,377.35/5,469.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.23

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