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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,289.55, 7,934.39 and 2,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,289.55, 7,934.39 and 2,001.76 is: 3,002.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,289.55 : 7,934.39 = 2,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,289.55/7,934.39 = 2,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,289.55x = 7,934.39 × 2,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,289.55x = 15,882,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,882,744.53/5,289.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,002.66

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