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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,281.74, 7,924.41 and 1,995.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,281.74, 7,924.41 and 1,995.77 is: 2,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,281.74 : 7,924.41 = 1,995.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,281.74/7,924.41 = 1,995.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,281.74x = 7,924.41 × 1,995.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,281.74x = 15,815,260.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,815,260.12/5,281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.33

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