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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.27, 7,990.97 and 2,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.27, 7,990.97 and 2,040.56 is: 3,060.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.27 : 7,990.97 = 2,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.27/7,990.97 = 2,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.27x = 7,990.97 × 2,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.27x = 16,306,033.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,306,033.77/5,327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.86

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