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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.05, 7,979.46 and 2,033.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.05, 7,979.46 and 2,033.07 is: 3,049.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.05 : 7,979.46 = 2,033.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.05/7,979.46 = 2,033.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.05x = 7,979.46 × 2,033.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.05x = 16,222,800.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,222,800.74/5,320.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.37

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