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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,298.90, 7,948.62 and 2,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,298.90, 7,948.62 and 2,011.52 is: 3,017.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,298.90 : 7,948.62 = 2,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,298.90/7,948.62 = 2,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,298.90x = 7,948.62 × 2,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,298.90x = 15,988,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,988,768.36/5,298.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.37

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