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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.68, 7,920.40 and 1,992.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.68, 7,920.40 and 1,992.99 is: 2,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.68 : 7,920.40 = 1,992.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.68/7,920.40 = 1,992.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.68x = 7,920.40 × 1,992.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.68x = 15,785,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785,233.41/5,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.68

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