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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.98, 7,522.74 and 2,090.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.98, 7,522.74 and 2,090.34 is: 3,135.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.98 : 7,522.74 = 2,090.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.98/7,522.74 = 2,090.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.98x = 7,522.74 × 2,090.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.98x = 15,725,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725,084.33/5,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.62

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