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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.59, 7,524.45 and 2,055.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.59, 7,524.45 and 2,055.19 is: 3,083.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.59 : 7,524.45 = 2,055.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.59/7,524.45 = 2,055.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.59x = 7,524.45 × 2,055.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.59x = 15,464,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,464,174.40/5,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,083.84

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