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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.07, 7,961.06 and 2,018.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.07, 7,961.06 and 2,018.19 is: 3,028.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.07 : 7,961.06 = 2,018.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.07/7,961.06 = 2,018.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.07x = 7,961.06 × 2,018.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.07x = 16,066,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066,938.51/5,305.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.60

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