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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.56, 7,983.22 and 2,035.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.56, 7,983.22 and 2,035.58 is: 3,053.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.56 : 7,983.22 = 2,035.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.56/7,983.22 = 2,035.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.56x = 7,983.22 × 2,035.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.56x = 16,250,482.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,250,482.97/5,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.13

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