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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.68, 7,951.44 and 2,013.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.68, 7,951.44 and 2,013.84 is: 3,021.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.68 : 7,951.44 = 2,013.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.68/7,951.44 = 2,013.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.68x = 7,951.44 × 2,013.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.68x = 16,012,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,012,927.93/5,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.49

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