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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.48, 7,983.80 and 2,035.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.48, 7,983.80 and 2,035.74 is: 3,053.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.48 : 7,983.80 = 2,035.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.48/7,983.80 = 2,035.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.48x = 7,983.80 × 2,035.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.48x = 16,252,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252,930.83/5,322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.64

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