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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,301.51, 7,955.39 and 2,017.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,301.51, 7,955.39 and 2,017.36 is: 3,027.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,301.51 : 7,955.39 = 2,017.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,301.51/7,955.39 = 2,017.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,301.51x = 7,955.39 × 2,017.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,301.51x = 16,048,885.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,048,885.57/5,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.23

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