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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,322.90, 7,985.97 and 2,036.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,322.90, 7,985.97 and 2,036.28 is: 3,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,322.90 : 7,985.97 = 2,036.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,322.90/7,985.97 = 2,036.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,322.90x = 7,985.97 × 2,036.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,322.90x = 16,261,670.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,670.99/5,322.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.04

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