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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.55, 7,980.89 and 2,033.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.55, 7,980.89 and 2,033.97 is: 3,050.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.55 : 7,980.89 = 2,033.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.55/7,980.89 = 2,033.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.55x = 7,980.89 × 2,033.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.55x = 16,232,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232,880.66/5,320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.98

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