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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,335.31, 7,998.41 and 2,046.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,335.31, 7,998.41 and 2,046.11 is: 3,067.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,335.31 : 7,998.41 = 2,046.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,335.31/7,998.41 = 2,046.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,335.31x = 7,998.41 × 2,046.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,335.31x = 16,365,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,365,591.81/5,335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.41

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