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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.18, 7,944.80 and 2,009.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.18, 7,944.80 and 2,009.18 is: 3,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.18 : 7,944.80 = 2,009.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.18/7,944.80 = 2,009.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.18x = 7,944.80 × 2,009.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.18x = 15,962,533.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962,533.26/5,297.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,013.40

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