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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,290.80, 7,932.60 and 2,003.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,290.80, 7,932.60 and 2,003.40 is: 3,003.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,290.80 : 7,932.60 = 2,003.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,290.80/7,932.60 = 2,003.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,290.80x = 7,932.60 × 2,003.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,290.80x = 15,892,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,892,170.84/5,290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,003.74

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