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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.55, 7,980.22 and 2,033.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.55, 7,980.22 and 2,033.57 is: 3,050.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.55 : 7,980.22 = 2,033.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.55/7,980.22 = 2,033.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.55x = 7,980.22 × 2,033.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.55x = 16,228,335.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,228,335.99/5,320.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.12

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