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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.52, 7,975.49 and 2,033.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.52, 7,975.49 and 2,033.82 is: 3,047.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.52 : 7,975.49 = 2,033.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.52/7,975.49 = 2,033.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.52x = 7,975.49 × 2,033.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.52x = 16,220,711.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,220,711.07/5,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.56

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