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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.32, 7,991.22 and 2,038.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.32, 7,991.22 and 2,038.75 is: 3,059.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.32 : 7,991.22 = 2,038.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.32/7,991.22 = 2,038.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.32x = 7,991.22 × 2,038.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.32x = 16,292,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,292,099.78/5,325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.37

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