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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,282.96, 7,924.53 and 1,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,282.96, 7,924.53 and 1,997.60 is: 2,996.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,282.96 : 7,924.53 = 1,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,282.96/7,924.53 = 1,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,282.96x = 7,924.53 × 1,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,282.96x = 15,830,041.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,830,041.13/5,282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.43

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