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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,297.92, 7,947.96 and 2,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,297.92, 7,947.96 and 2,010.40 is: 3,016.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,297.92 : 7,947.96 = 2,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,297.92/7,947.96 = 2,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,297.92x = 7,947.96 × 2,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,297.92x = 15,978,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,978,578.78/5,297.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.01

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