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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.83, 7,983.97 and 2,035.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.83, 7,983.97 and 2,035.67 is: 3,053.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.83 : 7,983.97 = 2,035.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.83/7,983.97 = 2,035.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.83x = 7,983.97 × 2,035.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.83x = 16,252,683.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252,683.20/5,322.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.39

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