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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.10, 7,972.46 and 2,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.10, 7,972.46 and 2,030.44 is: 3,044.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.10 : 7,972.46 = 2,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.10/7,972.46 = 2,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.10x = 7,972.46 × 2,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.10x = 16,187,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,187,601.68/5,317.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.44

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