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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.08, 7,512.90 and 2,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.08, 7,512.90 and 2,671.60 is: 4,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.08 : 7,512.90 = 2,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.08/7,512.90 = 2,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.08x = 7,512.90 × 2,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.08x = 20,071,463.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071,463.64/5,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.02

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