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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.76, 7,997.50 and 2,044.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.76, 7,997.50 and 2,044.14 is: 3,066.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.76 : 7,997.50 = 2,044.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.76/7,997.50 = 2,044.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.76x = 7,997.50 × 2,044.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.76x = 16,348,009.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,348,009.65/5,330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.73

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