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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.06, 7,984.65 and 2,036.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.06, 7,984.65 and 2,036.47 is: 3,054.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.06 : 7,984.65 = 2,036.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.06/7,984.65 = 2,036.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.06x = 7,984.65 × 2,036.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.06x = 16,260,500.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260,500.19/5,323.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.73

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