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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.48, 7,991.30 and 2,040.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.48, 7,991.30 and 2,040.74 is: 3,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.48 : 7,991.30 = 2,040.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.48/7,991.30 = 2,040.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.48x = 7,991.30 × 2,040.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.48x = 16,308,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,308,155.36/5,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.14

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