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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.88, 7,521.96 and 2,094.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.88, 7,521.96 and 2,094.38 is: 3,140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.88 : 7,521.96 = 2,094.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.88/7,521.96 = 2,094.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.88x = 7,521.96 × 2,094.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.88x = 15,753,842.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,842.58/5,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.79

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