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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.04, 7,982.90 and 2,203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.04, 7,982.90 and 2,203.08 is: 3,302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.04 : 7,982.90 = 2,203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.04/7,982.90 = 2,203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.04x = 7,982.90 × 2,203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.04x = 17,586,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,586,967.33/5,325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.69

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