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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,291.34, 7,935.92 and 2,003.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,291.34, 7,935.92 and 2,003.28 is: 3,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,291.34 : 7,935.92 = 2,003.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,291.34/7,935.92 = 2,003.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,291.34x = 7,935.92 × 2,003.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,291.34x = 15,897,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897,869.82/5,291.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.51

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