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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,327.55, 7,985.25 and 2,039.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,327.55, 7,985.25 and 2,039.22 is: 3,056.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,327.55 : 7,985.25 = 2,039.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,327.55/7,985.25 = 2,039.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,327.55x = 7,985.25 × 2,039.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,327.55x = 16,283,681.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,283,681.51/5,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.50

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