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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.14, 7,983.52 and 2,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.14, 7,983.52 and 2,033.58 is: 3,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.14 : 7,983.52 = 2,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.14/7,983.52 = 2,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.14x = 7,983.52 × 2,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.14x = 16,235,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235,126.60/5,320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,051.64

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