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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.32, 7,979.61 and 2,205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.32, 7,979.61 and 2,205.03 is: 3,305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.32 : 7,979.61 = 2,205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.32/7,979.61 = 2,205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.32x = 7,979.61 × 2,205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.32x = 17,595,279.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,595,279.44/5,323.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.32

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