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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.22, 7,501.95 and 2,079.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.22, 7,501.95 and 2,079.88 is: 3,119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.22 : 7,501.95 = 2,079.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.22/7,501.95 = 2,079.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.22x = 7,501.95 × 2,079.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.22x = 15,603,137.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,603,137.01/5,002.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.24

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