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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.36, 7,949.04 and 2,011.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.36, 7,949.04 and 2,011.68 is: 3,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.36 : 7,949.04 = 2,011.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.36/7,949.04 = 2,011.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.36x = 7,949.04 × 2,011.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.36x = 15,990,924.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,990,924.79/5,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.52

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