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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.46, 7,968.96 and 2,024.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.46, 7,968.96 and 2,024.94 is: 3,037.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.46 : 7,968.96 = 2,024.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.46/7,968.96 = 2,024.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.46x = 7,968.96 × 2,024.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.46x = 16,136,665.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,136,665.86/5,312.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.51

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