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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.02, 7,975.85 and 2,029.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.02, 7,975.85 and 2,029.59 is: 3,045.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.02 : 7,975.85 = 2,029.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.02/7,975.85 = 2,029.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.02x = 7,975.85 × 2,029.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.02x = 16,187,705.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187,705.40/5,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.08

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