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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.92, 7,955.96 and 2,017.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.92, 7,955.96 and 2,017.96 is: 3,026.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.92 : 7,955.96 = 2,017.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.92/7,955.96 = 2,017.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.92x = 7,955.96 × 2,017.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.92x = 16,054,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054,809.04/5,303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.97

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