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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,294.52, 7,942.91 and 2,007.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,294.52, 7,942.91 and 2,007.54 is: 3,011.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,294.52 : 7,942.91 = 2,007.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,294.52/7,942.91 = 2,007.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,294.52x = 7,942.91 × 2,007.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,294.52x = 15,945,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945,699.50/5,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.74

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