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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.10, 7,974.22 and 2,029.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.10, 7,974.22 and 2,029.37 is: 3,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.10 : 7,974.22 = 2,029.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.10/7,974.22 = 2,029.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.10x = 7,974.22 × 2,029.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.10x = 16,182,592.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,182,592.82/5,316.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.08

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