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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.23, 7,950.94 and 2,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.23, 7,950.94 and 2,013.20 is: 3,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.23 : 7,950.94 = 2,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.23/7,950.94 = 2,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.23x = 7,950.94 × 2,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.23x = 16,006,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,006,832.41/5,299.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,020.60

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