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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.62, 7,980.57 and 2,034.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.62, 7,980.57 and 2,034.05 is: 3,050.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.62 : 7,980.57 = 2,034.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.62/7,980.57 = 2,034.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.62x = 7,980.57 × 2,034.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.62x = 16,232,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,232,838.51/5,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.93

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