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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.40, 7,504.26 and 2,080.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.40, 7,504.26 and 2,080.92 is: 3,121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.40 : 7,504.26 = 2,080.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.40/7,504.26 = 2,080.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.40x = 7,504.26 × 2,080.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.40x = 15,615,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,615,764.72/5,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.03

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