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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.49, 7,996.95 and 2,045.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.49, 7,996.95 and 2,045.13 is: 3,068.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.49 : 7,996.95 = 2,045.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.49/7,996.95 = 2,045.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.49x = 7,996.95 × 2,045.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.49x = 16,354,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,354,802.35/5,330.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.16

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