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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,285.74, 7,927.93 and 1,998.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,285.74, 7,927.93 and 1,998.41 is: 2,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,285.74 : 7,927.93 = 1,998.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,285.74/7,927.93 = 1,998.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,285.74x = 7,927.93 × 1,998.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,285.74x = 15,843,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843,254.59/5,285.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.36

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