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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,332.16, 7,999.52 and 2,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,332.16, 7,999.52 and 2,045.28 is: 3,068.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,332.16 : 7,999.52 = 2,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,332.16/7,999.52 = 2,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,332.16x = 7,999.52 × 2,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,332.16x = 16,361,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361,258.27/5,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.41

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