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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.49, 7,503.12 and 2,080.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.49, 7,503.12 and 2,080.41 is: 3,120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.49 : 7,503.12 = 2,080.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.49/7,503.12 = 2,080.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.49x = 7,503.12 × 2,080.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.49x = 15,609,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,609,565.88/5,002.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.36

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