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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.83, 7,992.96 and 2,041.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.83, 7,992.96 and 2,041.67 is: 3,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.83 : 7,992.96 = 2,041.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.83/7,992.96 = 2,041.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.83x = 7,992.96 × 2,041.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.83x = 16,318,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,318,986.64/5,328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.40

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