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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.93, 7,983.09 and 2,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.93, 7,983.09 and 2,037.60 is: 3,054.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.93 : 7,983.09 = 2,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.93/7,983.09 = 2,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.93x = 7,983.09 × 2,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.93x = 16,266,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266,344.18/5,325.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.18

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