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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.41, 7,995.66 and 2,042.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.41, 7,995.66 and 2,042.72 is: 3,064.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.41 : 7,995.66 = 2,042.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.41/7,995.66 = 2,042.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.41x = 7,995.66 × 2,042.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.41x = 16,332,888.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,332,888.43/5,330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.10

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