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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,284.06, 7,927.18 and 1,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,284.06, 7,927.18 and 1,997.11 is: 2,996.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,284.06 : 7,927.18 = 1,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,284.06/7,927.18 = 1,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,284.06x = 7,927.18 × 1,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,284.06x = 15,831,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,831,450.45/5,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.08

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