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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.33, 7,937.19 and 2,004.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.33, 7,937.19 and 2,004.67 is: 3,007.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.33 : 7,937.19 = 2,004.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.33/7,937.19 = 2,004.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.33x = 7,937.19 × 2,004.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.33x = 15,911,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,911,426.83/5,291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.07

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