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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.91, 7,501.82 and 2,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.91, 7,501.82 and 2,084.40 is: 3,124.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.91 : 7,501.82 = 2,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.91/7,501.82 = 2,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.91x = 7,501.82 × 2,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.91x = 15,636,783.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,636,783.19/5,003.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.91

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