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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.24, 7,995.38 and 2,044.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.24, 7,995.38 and 2,044.34 is: 3,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.24 : 7,995.38 = 2,044.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.24/7,995.38 = 2,044.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.24x = 7,995.38 × 2,044.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.24x = 16,345,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,345,264.93/5,330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.52

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