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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.64, 7,928.46 and 1,999.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.64, 7,928.46 and 1,999.74 is: 2,999.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.64 : 7,928.46 = 1,999.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.64/7,928.46 = 1,999.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.64x = 7,928.46 × 1,999.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.64x = 15,854,858.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854,858.60/5,285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.61

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