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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,470.83, 8,204.22 and 2,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,470.83, 8,204.22 and 2,183.04 is: 3,273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,470.83 : 8,204.22 = 2,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,470.83/8,204.22 = 2,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,470.83x = 8,204.22 × 2,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,470.83x = 17,910,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910,140.43/5,470.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,273.75

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