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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.92, 7,524.59 and 2,093.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.92, 7,524.59 and 2,093.56 is: 3,140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.92 : 7,524.59 = 2,093.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.92/7,524.59 = 2,093.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.92x = 7,524.59 × 2,093.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.92x = 15,753,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753,180.64/5,015.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,140.64

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