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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.60, 7,934.73 and 2,003.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.60, 7,934.73 and 2,003.62 is: 3,004.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.60 : 7,934.73 = 2,003.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.60/7,934.73 = 2,003.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.60x = 7,934.73 × 2,003.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.60x = 15,898,183.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,898,183.72/5,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.99

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