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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.11, 7,957.67 and 2,017.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.11, 7,957.67 and 2,017.44 is: 3,026.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.11 : 7,957.67 = 2,017.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.11/7,957.67 = 2,017.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.11x = 7,957.67 × 2,017.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.11x = 16,054,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054,111.68/5,305.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.16

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