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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.98, 7,948.61 and 2,012.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.98, 7,948.61 and 2,012.84 is: 3,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.98 : 7,948.61 = 2,012.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.98/7,948.61 = 2,012.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.98x = 7,948.61 × 2,012.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.98x = 15,999,280.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999,280.15/5,296.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.45

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