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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.08, 7,502.45 and 2,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.08, 7,502.45 and 2,079.60 is: 3,119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.08 : 7,502.45 = 2,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.08/7,502.45 = 2,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.08x = 7,502.45 × 2,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.08x = 15,602,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602,084.62/5,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.75

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