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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.68, 7,957.44 and 2,018.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.68, 7,957.44 and 2,018.16 is: 3,026.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.68 : 7,957.44 = 2,018.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.68/7,957.44 = 2,018.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.68x = 7,957.44 × 2,018.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.68x = 16,059,387.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,059,387.11/5,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,026.83

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