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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,295.49, 7,944.39 and 2,008.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,295.49, 7,944.39 and 2,008.62 is: 3,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,295.49 : 7,944.39 = 2,008.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,295.49/7,944.39 = 2,008.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,295.49x = 7,944.39 × 2,008.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,295.49x = 15,957,260.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,957,260.64/5,295.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.37

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