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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,118, 7,679.98 and 1,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,118, 7,679.98 and 1,997.84 is: 2,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,118 : 7,679.98 = 1,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,118/7,679.98 = 1,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,118x = 7,679.98 × 1,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,118x = 15,343,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,343,371.24/5,118
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.92

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