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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.14, 7,998.27 and 2,044.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.14, 7,998.27 and 2,044.46 is: 3,066.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.14 : 7,998.27 = 2,044.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.14/7,998.27 = 2,044.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.14x = 7,998.27 × 2,044.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.14x = 16,352,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352,103.09/5,332.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.71

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