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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,309.31, 7,964.25 and 2,022.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,309.31, 7,964.25 and 2,022.66 is: 3,034.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,309.31 : 7,964.25 = 2,022.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,309.31/7,964.25 = 2,022.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,309.31x = 7,964.25 × 2,022.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,309.31x = 16,108,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,108,969.91/5,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,034.10

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