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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.48, 7,949.52 and 2,012.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.48, 7,949.52 and 2,012.07 is: 3,017.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.48 : 7,949.52 = 2,012.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.48/7,949.52 = 2,012.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.48x = 7,949.52 × 2,012.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.48x = 15,994,990.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994,990.71/5,301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.08

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