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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.49, 7,516.01 and 2,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.49, 7,516.01 and 2,088.20 is: 3,131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.49 : 7,516.01 = 2,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.49/7,516.01 = 2,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.49x = 7,516.01 × 2,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.49x = 15,694,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,694,932.08/5,011.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.79

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