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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.84, 7,954.66 and 2,015.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.84, 7,954.66 and 2,015.78 is: 3,023.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.84 : 7,954.66 = 2,015.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.84/7,954.66 = 2,015.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.84x = 7,954.66 × 2,015.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.84x = 16,034,844.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034,844.53/5,303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.25

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