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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.48, 7,959.14 and 2,018.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.48, 7,959.14 and 2,018.86 is: 3,028.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.48 : 7,959.14 = 2,018.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.48/7,959.14 = 2,018.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.48x = 7,959.14 × 2,018.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.48x = 16,068,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,068,389.38/5,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.64

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