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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,328.86, 7,991.72 and 2,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,328.86, 7,991.72 and 2,041.70 is: 3,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,328.86 : 7,991.72 = 2,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,328.86/7,991.72 = 2,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,328.86x = 7,991.72 × 2,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,328.86x = 16,316,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,316,694.72/5,328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.95

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