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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,011.94, 7,518.76 and 2,090.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,011.94, 7,518.76 and 2,090.48 is: 3,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,011.94 : 7,518.76 = 2,090.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,011.94/7,518.76 = 2,090.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,011.94x = 7,518.76 × 2,090.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,011.94x = 15,717,774.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,717,774.58/5,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.06

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