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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,323.83, 7,985.47 and 2,036.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,323.83, 7,985.47 and 2,036.67 is: 3,054.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,323.83 : 7,985.47 = 2,036.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,323.83/7,985.47 = 2,036.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,323.83x = 7,985.47 × 2,036.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,323.83x = 16,263,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,263,717.07/5,323.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.89

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