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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.40, 7,507.92 and 2,084.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.40, 7,507.92 and 2,084.04 is: 3,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.40 : 7,507.92 = 2,084.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.40/7,507.92 = 2,084.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.40x = 7,507.92 × 2,084.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.40x = 15,646,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,646,805.60/5,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.36

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