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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.08, 7,988.40 and 2,120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.08, 7,988.40 and 2,120.64 is: 3,180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.08 : 7,988.40 = 2,120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.08/7,988.40 = 2,120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.08x = 7,988.40 × 2,120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.08x = 16,940,520.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,940,520.58/5,326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,180.67

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