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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.91, 7,519.65 and 2,092.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.91, 7,519.65 and 2,092.24 is: 3,137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.91 : 7,519.65 = 2,092.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.91/7,519.65 = 2,092.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.91x = 7,519.65 × 2,092.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.91x = 15,732,912.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,732,912.52/5,013.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.85

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