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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.51, 7,970.54 and 2,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.51, 7,970.54 and 2,026.94 is: 3,040.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.51 : 7,970.54 = 2,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.51/7,970.54 = 2,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.51x = 7,970.54 × 2,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.51x = 16,155,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,155,756.36/5,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,040.51

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