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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.49, 7,949.37 and 2,013.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.49, 7,949.37 and 2,013.35 is: 3,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.49 : 7,949.37 = 2,013.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.49/7,949.37 = 2,013.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.49x = 7,949.37 × 2,013.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.49x = 16,004,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,004,824.34/5,297.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.21

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