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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,364.65, 8,048.37 and 2,032.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,364.65, 8,048.37 and 2,032.92 is: 3,049.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,364.65 : 8,048.37 = 2,032.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,364.65/8,048.37 = 2,032.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,364.65x = 8,048.37 × 2,032.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,364.65x = 16,361,730.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,361,730.15/5,364.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.91

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