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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,329.61, 7,989.86 and 2,045.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,329.61, 7,989.86 and 2,045.06 is: 3,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,329.61 : 7,989.86 = 2,045.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,329.61/7,989.86 = 2,045.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,329.61x = 7,989.86 × 2,045.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,329.61x = 16,339,763.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,339,763.07/5,329.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.84

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