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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.61, 7,959.92 and 2,018.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.61, 7,959.92 and 2,018.94 is: 3,028.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.61 : 7,959.92 = 2,018.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.61/7,959.92 = 2,018.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.61x = 7,959.92 × 2,018.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.61x = 16,070,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,070,590.79/5,306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.41

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