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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.20, 7,936.80 and 2,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.20, 7,936.80 and 2,004.40 is: 3,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.20 : 7,936.80 = 2,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.20/7,936.80 = 2,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.20x = 7,936.80 × 2,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.20x = 15,908,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,908,521.92/5,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.60

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