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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.08, 7,505.92 and 2,082.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.08, 7,505.92 and 2,082.40 is: 3,124.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.08 : 7,505.92 = 2,082.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.08/7,505.92 = 2,082.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.08x = 7,505.92 × 2,082.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.08x = 15,630,327.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630,327.81/5,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.77

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