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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.74, 7,525.23 and 2,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.74, 7,525.23 and 2,094.88 is: 3,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.74 : 7,525.23 = 2,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.74/7,525.23 = 2,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.74x = 7,525.23 × 2,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.74x = 15,764,453.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,764,453.82/5,015.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.00

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