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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.46, 7,925.28 and 1,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.46, 7,925.28 and 1,998.10 is: 2,997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.46 : 7,925.28 = 1,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.46/7,925.28 = 1,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.46x = 7,925.28 × 1,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.46x = 15,835,501.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,835,501.97/5,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.18

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