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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.79, 7,984.90 and 2,036.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.79, 7,984.90 and 2,036.11 is: 3,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.79 : 7,984.90 = 2,036.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.79/7,984.90 = 2,036.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.79x = 7,984.90 × 2,036.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.79x = 16,258,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258,084.63/5,325.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.71

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