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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,330.88, 7,994.70 and 2,043.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,330.88, 7,994.70 and 2,043.72 is: 3,064.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,330.88 : 7,994.70 = 2,043.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,330.88/7,994.70 = 2,043.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,330.88x = 7,994.70 × 2,043.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,330.88x = 16,338,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338,928.28/5,330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.96

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