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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.58, 7,957.28 and 2,017.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.58, 7,957.28 and 2,017.52 is: 3,025.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.58 : 7,957.28 = 2,017.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.58/7,957.28 = 2,017.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.58x = 7,957.28 × 2,017.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.58x = 16,053,971.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,053,971.55/5,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.87

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