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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.17, 7,935.52 and 2,003.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.17, 7,935.52 and 2,003.52 is: 3,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.17 : 7,935.52 = 2,003.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.17/7,935.52 = 2,003.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.17x = 7,935.52 × 2,003.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.17x = 15,898,973.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898,973.03/5,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,005.38

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