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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.33, 7,938.69 and 2,005.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.33, 7,938.69 and 2,005.67 is: 3,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.33 : 7,938.69 = 2,005.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.33/7,938.69 = 2,005.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.33x = 7,938.69 × 2,005.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.33x = 15,922,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,922,392.37/5,292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.58

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