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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.04, 7,960.16 and 2,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.04, 7,960.16 and 2,019.04 is: 3,028.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.04 : 7,960.16 = 2,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.04/7,960.16 = 2,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.04x = 7,960.16 × 2,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.04x = 16,071,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071,881.45/5,306.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.98

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