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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,299.89, 7,946.79 and 2,010.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,299.89, 7,946.79 and 2,010.89 is: 3,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,299.89 : 7,946.79 = 2,010.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,299.89/7,946.79 = 2,010.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,299.89x = 7,946.79 × 2,010.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,299.89x = 15,980,080.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,980,080.81/5,299.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.17

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