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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.88, 7,520.72 and 2,053.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.88, 7,520.72 and 2,053.91 is: 3,080.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.88 : 7,520.72 = 2,053.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.88/7,520.72 = 2,053.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.88x = 7,520.72 × 2,053.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.88x = 15,446,890.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,446,890.55/5,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,080.83

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