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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.79, 7,985.52 and 2,036.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.79, 7,985.52 and 2,036.14 is: 3,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.79 : 7,985.52 = 2,036.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.79/7,985.52 = 2,036.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.79x = 7,985.52 × 2,036.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.79x = 16,259,636.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259,636.69/5,322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.72

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