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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.80, 7,523.40 and 2,091.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.80, 7,523.40 and 2,091.48 is: 3,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.80 : 7,523.40 = 2,091.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.80/7,523.40 = 2,091.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.80x = 7,523.40 × 2,091.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.80x = 15,735,040.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,735,040.63/5,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.72

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