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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.10, 7,497.59 and 2,081.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.10, 7,497.59 and 2,081.59 is: 3,120.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.10 : 7,497.59 = 2,081.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.10/7,497.59 = 2,081.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.10x = 7,497.59 × 2,081.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.10x = 15,606,879.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,606,879.22/5,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.69

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