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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.97, 7,504.45 and 2,081.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.97, 7,504.45 and 2,081.30 is: 3,121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.97 : 7,504.45 = 2,081.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.97/7,504.45 = 2,081.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.97x = 7,504.45 × 2,081.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.97x = 15,618,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,618,969.06/5,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.94

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