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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,312.85, 7,968.97 and 2,026.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,312.85, 7,968.97 and 2,026.28 is: 3,039.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,312.85 : 7,968.97 = 2,026.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,312.85/7,968.97 = 2,026.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,312.85x = 7,968.97 × 2,026.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,312.85x = 16,147,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147,314.56/5,312.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.29

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