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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.83, 7,989.90 and 2,038.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.83, 7,989.90 and 2,038.92 is: 3,058.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.83 : 7,989.90 = 2,038.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.83/7,989.90 = 2,038.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.83x = 7,989.90 × 2,038.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.83x = 16,290,775.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,290,775.68/5,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.82

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