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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,012.63, 7,513.75 and 2,049.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,012.63, 7,513.75 and 2,049.80 is: 3,072.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,012.63 : 7,513.75 = 2,049.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,012.63/7,513.75 = 2,049.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,012.63x = 7,513.75 × 2,049.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,012.63x = 15,401,693.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,401,693.57/5,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.58

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