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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.51, 7,514.45 and 2,670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.51, 7,514.45 and 2,670.56 is: 4,001.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.51 : 7,514.45 = 2,670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.51/7,514.45 = 2,670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.51x = 7,514.45 × 2,670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.51x = 20,067,789.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067,789.59/5,015.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.15

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