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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.43, 7,953.30 and 2,015.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.43, 7,953.30 and 2,015.45 is: 3,023.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.43 : 7,953.30 = 2,015.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.43/7,953.30 = 2,015.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.43x = 7,953.30 × 2,015.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.43x = 16,029,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,029,438.72/5,302.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.04

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