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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.08, 7,948.98 and 2,700.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.08, 7,948.98 and 2,700.84 is: 4,053.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.08 : 7,948.98 = 2,700.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.08/7,948.98 = 2,700.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.08x = 7,948.98 × 2,700.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.08x = 21,468,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,468,923.14/5,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.74

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