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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.88, 7,522.21 and 2,054.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.88, 7,522.21 and 2,054.91 is: 3,082.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.88 : 7,522.21 = 2,054.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.88/7,522.21 = 2,054.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.88x = 7,522.21 × 2,054.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.88x = 15,457,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,457,464.55/5,014.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.32

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