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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,302.92, 7,954.40 and 2,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,302.92, 7,954.40 and 2,017.56 is: 3,026.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,302.92 : 7,954.40 = 2,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,302.92/7,954.40 = 2,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,302.92x = 7,954.40 × 2,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,302.92x = 16,048,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,048,479.26/5,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.35

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