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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.59, 7,943.25 and 2,010.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.59, 7,943.25 and 2,010.91 is: 3,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.59 : 7,943.25 = 2,010.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.59/7,943.25 = 2,010.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.59x = 7,943.25 × 2,010.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.59x = 15,973,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973,160.86/5,297.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.17

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