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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,293.65, 7,939.56 and 2,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,293.65, 7,939.56 and 2,005.95 is: 3,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,293.65 : 7,939.56 = 2,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,293.65/7,939.56 = 2,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,293.65x = 7,939.56 × 2,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,293.65x = 15,926,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,926,360.38/5,293.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.58

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