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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,310.82, 7,968.84 and 2,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,310.82, 7,968.84 and 2,026.18 is: 3,040.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,310.82 : 7,968.84 = 2,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,310.82/7,968.84 = 2,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,310.82x = 7,968.84 × 2,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,310.82x = 16,146,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,146,304.23/5,310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.27

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