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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.46, 7,991.74 and 2,043.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.46, 7,991.74 and 2,043.30 is: 3,065.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.46 : 7,991.74 = 2,043.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.46/7,991.74 = 2,043.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.46x = 7,991.74 × 2,043.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.46x = 16,329,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,329,522.34/5,327.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.16

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