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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.21, 7,946.55 and 2,011.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.21, 7,946.55 and 2,011.30 is: 3,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.21 : 7,946.55 = 2,011.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.21/7,946.55 = 2,011.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.21x = 7,946.55 × 2,011.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.21x = 15,982,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,982,876.15/5,298.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.66

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