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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014, 7,519.76 and 2,090.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014, 7,519.76 and 2,090.68 is: 3,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014 : 7,519.76 = 2,090.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014/7,519.76 = 2,090.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014x = 7,519.76 × 2,090.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014x = 15,721,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,721,411.84/5,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.50

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