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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,292.44, 7,940.57 and 2,005.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,292.44, 7,940.57 and 2,005.50 is: 3,008.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,292.44 : 7,940.57 = 2,005.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,292.44/7,940.57 = 2,005.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,292.44x = 7,940.57 × 2,005.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,292.44x = 15,924,803.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924,803.11/5,292.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.97

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