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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,320.93, 7,980.36 and 2,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,320.93, 7,980.36 and 2,033.24 is: 3,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,320.93 : 7,980.36 = 2,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,320.93/7,980.36 = 2,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,320.93x = 7,980.36 × 2,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,320.93x = 16,226,007.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226,007.12/5,320.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.47

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