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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.59, 7,522.95 and 2,054.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.59, 7,522.95 and 2,054.19 is: 3,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.59 : 7,522.95 = 2,054.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.59/7,522.95 = 2,054.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.59x = 7,522.95 × 2,054.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.59x = 15,453,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,453,568.66/5,013.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.34

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