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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.40, 7,935.21 and 2,002.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.40, 7,935.21 and 2,002.42 is: 3,004.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.40 : 7,935.21 = 2,002.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.40/7,935.21 = 2,002.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.40x = 7,935.21 × 2,002.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.40x = 15,889,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,889,573.52/5,289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.04

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