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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.47, 7,995.48 and 2,042.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.47, 7,995.48 and 2,042.49 is: 3,064.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.47 : 7,995.48 = 2,042.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.47/7,995.48 = 2,042.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.47x = 7,995.48 × 2,042.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.47x = 16,330,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,330,687.95/5,329.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.22

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