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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.58, 7,969.32 and 2,023.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.58, 7,969.32 and 2,023.69 is: 3,036.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.58 : 7,969.32 = 2,023.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.58/7,969.32 = 2,023.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.58x = 7,969.32 × 2,023.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.58x = 16,127,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,127,433.19/5,310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,036.85

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