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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.44, 7,981.67 and 2,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.44, 7,981.67 and 2,033.26 is: 3,050.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.44 : 7,981.67 = 2,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.44/7,981.67 = 2,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.44x = 7,981.67 × 2,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.44x = 16,228,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,228,795.47/5,320.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.27

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