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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,313.59, 7,967.22 and 2,026.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,313.59, 7,967.22 and 2,026.94 is: 3,039.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,313.59 : 7,967.22 = 2,026.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,313.59/7,967.22 = 2,026.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,313.59x = 7,967.22 × 2,026.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,313.59x = 16,149,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,149,076.91/5,313.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.20

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