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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.72, 7,507.08 and 2,079.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.72, 7,507.08 and 2,079.84 is: 3,119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.72 : 7,507.08 = 2,079.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.72/7,507.08 = 2,079.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.72x = 7,507.08 × 2,079.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.72x = 15,613,525.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,613,525.27/5,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.76

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