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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,324.79, 7,988.52 and 2,038.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,324.79, 7,988.52 and 2,038.14 is: 3,057.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,324.79 : 7,988.52 = 2,038.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,324.79/7,988.52 = 2,038.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,324.79x = 7,988.52 × 2,038.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,324.79x = 16,281,722.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,281,722.15/5,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.72

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