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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,316.18, 7,974.30 and 2,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,316.18, 7,974.30 and 2,029.44 is: 3,044.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,316.18 : 7,974.30 = 2,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,316.18/7,974.30 = 2,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,316.18x = 7,974.30 × 2,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,316.18x = 16,183,363.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,183,363.39/5,316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.17

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