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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.76, 7,503.66 and 2,040.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.76, 7,503.66 and 2,040.20 is: 3,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.76 : 7,503.66 = 2,040.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.76/7,503.66 = 2,040.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.76x = 7,503.66 × 2,040.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.76x = 15,308,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,308,967.13/5,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.72

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