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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.64, 7,956.54 and 2,017.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.64, 7,956.54 and 2,017.04 is: 3,024.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.64 : 7,956.54 = 2,017.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.64/7,956.54 = 2,017.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.64x = 7,956.54 × 2,017.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.64x = 16,048,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,048,659.44/5,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.83

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