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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.26, 7,998.57 and 2,046.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.26, 7,998.57 and 2,046.66 is: 3,068.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.26 : 7,998.57 = 2,046.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.26/7,998.57 = 2,046.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.26x = 7,998.57 × 2,046.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.26x = 16,370,353.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,370,353.28/5,335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.33

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