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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.54, 7,940.58 and 2,006.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.54, 7,940.58 and 2,006.90 is: 3,010.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.54 : 7,940.58 = 2,006.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.54/7,940.58 = 2,006.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.54x = 7,940.58 × 2,006.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.54x = 15,935,950.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,935,950.00/5,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.45

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