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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.24, 7,946.52 and 2,013.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.24, 7,946.52 and 2,013.48 is: 3,018.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.24 : 7,946.52 = 2,013.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.24/7,946.52 = 2,013.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.24x = 7,946.52 × 2,013.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.24x = 16,000,159.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,000,159.09/5,301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,018.19

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