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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.10, 7,519.56 and 2,050.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.10, 7,519.56 and 2,050.90 is: 3,076.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.10 : 7,519.56 = 2,050.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.10/7,519.56 = 2,050.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.10x = 7,519.56 × 2,050.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.10x = 15,421,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,421,865.60/5,013.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.31

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