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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,321.05, 7,980.96 and 2,034.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,321.05, 7,980.96 and 2,034.07 is: 3,050.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,321.05 : 7,980.96 = 2,034.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,321.05/7,980.96 = 2,034.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,321.05x = 7,980.96 × 2,034.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,321.05x = 16,233,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,233,831.31/5,321.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.87

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