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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,326.60, 7,984.98 and 2,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,326.60, 7,984.98 and 2,723.80 is: 4,083.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,326.60 : 7,984.98 = 2,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,326.60/7,984.98 = 2,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,326.60x = 7,984.98 × 2,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,326.60x = 21,749,488.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,749,488.52/5,326.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.18

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