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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.23, 7,989.42 and 2,039.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.23, 7,989.42 and 2,039.49 is: 3,059.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.23 : 7,989.42 = 2,039.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.23/7,989.42 = 2,039.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.23x = 7,989.42 × 2,039.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.23x = 16,294,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294,342.20/5,326.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,059.26

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