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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,317.34, 7,974.50 and 2,030.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,317.34, 7,974.50 and 2,030.18 is: 3,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,317.34 : 7,974.50 = 2,030.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,317.34/7,974.50 = 2,030.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,317.34x = 7,974.50 × 2,030.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,317.34x = 16,189,620.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,189,620.39/5,317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.69

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