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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,319.51, 7,979.81 and 2,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,319.51, 7,979.81 and 2,035.36 is: 3,053.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,319.51 : 7,979.81 = 2,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,319.51/7,979.81 = 2,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,319.51x = 7,979.81 × 2,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,319.51x = 16,241,786.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,241,786.08/5,319.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.25

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