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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,305.96, 7,958.98 and 1,608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,305.96, 7,958.98 and 1,608.20 is: 2,412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,305.96 : 7,958.98 = 1,608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,305.96/7,958.98 = 1,608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,305.96x = 7,958.98 × 1,608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,305.96x = 12,799,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,799,631.64/5,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,412.31

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